CVE-2026-69414
High
Description
Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak ".
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
PublishedAug 14, 2026
First seenAug 14, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft malware_protection_engine | No range specified | — |
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