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8.8
Unauthorized Code Execution in Windows Print Spooler Components
CVE-2026-23669
Summary
An attacker with network access and authorization can exploit a vulnerability in Windows Print Spooler components. This could allow them to execute unauthorized code on a system, potentially leading to data theft or system compromise. Affected systems should be patched or updated to prevent this risk.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1607 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_1809 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | <= 10.0.19044.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | <= 10.0.19045.7058 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6783 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_23h2 | <= 10.0.22631.6783 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | <= 10.0.26100.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | <= 10.0.26100.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | <= 10.0.26200.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | <= 10.0.26200.7979 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | <= 10.0.28000.1719 | – |
| microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | <= 10.0.28000.1719 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | All versions | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2012 | r2 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2016 | <= 10.0.14393.8957 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2019 | <= 10.0.17763.8511 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022 | <= 10.0.20348.4830 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2022_23h2 | <= 10.0.25398.2207 | – |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | <= 10.0.26100.32463 | – |
Original title
Use after free in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Original description
Use after free in Windows Print Spooler Components allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
nvd CVSS3.1
8.8
Vulnerability type
CWE-416
Use After Free
Published: 10 Mar 2026 · Updated: 14 Mar 2026 · First seen: 11 Mar 2026