Overview
What is CVE-2026-69445?
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows Compressed Folder allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2026-69445 and is rated High severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. It is not in the current CISA KEV record we collected. That does not prove exploitation has not occurred.
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows Compressed Folder allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.