PatchTheCVEwindows 11 26h2 vulnerabilities and fixes
Recent CVEs affecting windows 11 26h2, with upgrade or downgrade steps. 4 tracked.
Also searched as: windows1126h2.
windows 11 26h2 has 4 tracked vulnerabilities, 0 critical. A fixed release or vendor patch exists for 4. Most recent: 2026-10-13. Highest priority: CVE-2026-69733 (score 44/100).
- CVE-2026-69673 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker
- CVE-2026-69718 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Update allows a
- CVE-2026-69733 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE UPGRADE Untrusted search path in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-85790 MEDIUM 5.9 UPGRADE UPGRADE Use after free in Microsoft QUIC allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
FAQ
How do I fix windows 11 26h2 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 windows 11 26h2 being exploited right now?
None of the tracked windows 11 26h2 CVEs are on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the moment. This is checked every 20 minutes.
Which windows 11 26h2 CVE should I patch first?
CVE-2026-69733 currently ranks highest (44/100): Untrusted search path in Windows Update allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally..