CVE-2026-68831

MediumCVSS 5.5

Published: 08/09/2026(UTC)Updated: 08/09/2026(UTC)Translated: 09/09/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Windows Defender Firewall Service involves files or directories accessible to external parties. An authorized attacker could exploit this to disclose information locally.

Risk Assessment

Local data leakage is possible, which could compromise the confidentiality of information stored on the system.

Recommendation

Install Windows security updates. Review and restrict file and directory access permissions.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Files or directories accessible to external parties in Windows Defender Firewall Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.