CVE-2026-69554
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk20th percentile - higher than 20% of all known CVEs
Summary
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Risk Assessment
The attack can lead to unauthorized modifications in the search index, potentially compromising data integrity and system functionality.
Recommendation
Apply security patches and restrict local access to Windows Search services.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Search Component
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Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Double free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-68896High
Absolute path traversal in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-59135Medium
Weak authentication in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50679High
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Search component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50373High
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS