CVE-2026-69313: Microsoft Standard XPS heap buffer overflow

CVE-2026-69313 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.1 · Published 2026-09-08

Microsoft Standard XPS is a document processing component used in Windows to render and handle XPS (XML Paper Specification) files. A heap-based buffer overflow in this component allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges on a system, potentially gaining administrative access over the network.

Technologies: Microsoft Standard XPS. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-69313 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-69313 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-69313?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.1, published 8 September 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Standard XPS <UNKNOWN>.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-69313?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-69313 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-69313?
Check whether you run Microsoft Standard XPS at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

This vulnerability is a heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Standard XPS, a document handling component. The vulnerability requires an authorized user on the system and can be exploited over a network. A successful exploit allows an attacker to elevate privileges, potentially obtaining SYSTEM-level access. The vulnerability is classified as a memory corruption issue in a core Windows component. A patch is expected to be available from Microsoft Security Response Center.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Standard XPS <UNKNOWN>

Timeline

  • 2026-09-08: disclosed

References

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