app installer vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting app installer, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 1 tracked.
app installer has 1 tracked vulnerability, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 1. Most recent: 2026-08-11. Highest priority: CVE-2026-68821 (score 37/100).
- CVE-2026-68821 HIGH 7.3 UPGRADE Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges l
FAQ
How do I fix app installer vulnerabilities?
Open the CVE for your version, check the affected range, then follow the listed action: upgrade to the fixed release, or downgrade or mitigate if no fix exists yet. Commands for each OS are shown on every CVE page.
Is app installer being exploited right now?
None of the tracked app installer CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which app installer CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-68821 currently ranks highest (37/100): Improper privilege management in Windows Package Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges l.