CVE-2026-69414
Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "ShieldBreak ". We are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. We will provide information in this CVE when the update is available.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine that allows attackers to gain higher privileges on affected systems.
- Who is affected
- All users running Microsoft Defender are potentially affected until a patch is released.
- Urgency
- High severity (CVSS 7.8) with no current public exploitation reported, but remediation should be prioritized once available.
- Action
- Apply the Microsoft security update for the Malware Protection Engine when released; check Microsoft Security Update Guide for specific patch details.
AI-assisted analysis generated from the source advisory — verify against the original.
⚡ Watch CVE-2026-69414
Get an email if CVE-2026-69414 is added to CISA KEV, gains public exploit code, or a new advisory cites it — max one per day, one-click unsubscribe.
Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.24% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 15% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
External references
Embed the live status
— this badge updates automatically when the KEV or exploit status changes. How to embed it →
[](https://www.csirts.com/cve/CVE-2026-69414)