CVE-2026-69494
HighCVSS 8.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk56th percentile - higher than 56% of all known CVEs
Summary
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute code, potentially compromising system confidentiality and integrity.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Event Logging Service
See all- CVE-2026-33834High
Improper access control in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69493Critical
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-69495High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-61347Medium
Buffer over-read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-59137Medium
Use of an uninitialized resource in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-59126High
A vulnerability in Windows Event Logging Service is due to a race condition when sharing resources, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50502High
Insufficient granularity of access control in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-34348Medium
A protection mechanism failure in Windows Event Logging Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.
Original NVD description (English source)
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Event Logging Service allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS