CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-69445
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.38%
29th percentile - higher than 29% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows Compressed Folder allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could access files outside the intended directory, potentially leading to privilege escalation and system integrity compromise.
Recommendation
Apply Windows security updates and restrict access to compressed folder functionality.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Compressed Folder
See allOriginal NVD description (English source)
Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows Compressed Folder allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

