CVE-2026-68820
CVSS v3
7
HIGH
EPSS Score
0.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2026-08-11
- Patch Due Date
- 2026-08-25
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2026-08-11
- Last Modified
- 2026-08-12
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-68820?
Use after free in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Is CVE-2026-68820 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2026-68820 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2026-08-25.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-68820?
CVE-2026-68820 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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