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Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

PUBLISHED Reserved 2026-06-04 | Published 2026-07-14 | Updated 2026-07-14 | Assigner microsoft




HIGH: 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Problem types

CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Product status

1.0.0 (custom) before 3.22.1.0
affected

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50438 (Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability) vendor-advisory patch

cve.org (CVE-2026-50438)

nvd.nist.gov (CVE-2026-50438)

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