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CVE-2026-21517

Summary
Assigner-microsoft
Assigner Org ID-f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
Published At-10 Feb, 2026 | 17:51
Updated At-13 Feb, 2026 | 22:30
Rejected At-
Credits

Windows App for Mac Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows App for Mac allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Metrics (CVSS)
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
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â–¼Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
cve.org
Assigner:microsoft
Assigner Org ID:f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
Published At:10 Feb, 2026 | 17:51
Updated At:13 Feb, 2026 | 22:30
Rejected At:
â–¼CVE Numbering Authority (CNA)
Windows App for Mac Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows App for Mac allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products
Vendor
Microsoft CorporationMicrosoft
Product
Windows App for Mac
Versions
Affected
  • From 11.0.0 before 11.3.2 (custom)
Problem Types
TypeCWE IDDescription
CWECWE-59CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Type: CWE
CWE ID: CWE-59
Description: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Metrics
VersionBase scoreBase severityVector
3.14.7MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Version: 3.1
Base score: 4.7
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
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References
HyperlinkResource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21517
vendor-advisory
patch
Hyperlink: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21517
Resource:
vendor-advisory
patch
â–¼Authorized Data Publishers (ADP)
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
Affected Products
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HyperlinkResource
Information is not available yet
â–¼National Vulnerability Database (NVD)
nvd.nist.gov
Source:secure@microsoft.com
Published At:10 Feb, 2026 | 18:16
Updated At:11 Feb, 2026 | 02:16

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows App for Mac allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CISA Catalog
Date AddedDue DateVulnerability NameRequired Action
N/A
Date Added: N/A
Due Date: N/A
Vulnerability Name: N/A
Required Action: N/A
Metrics
TypeVersionBase scoreBase severityVector
Primary3.14.7MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Type: Primary
Version: 3.1
Base score: 4.7
Base severity: MEDIUM
Vector:
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CPE Matches

Weaknesses
CWE IDTypeSource
CWE-59Secondarysecure@microsoft.com
CWE ID: CWE-59
Type: Secondary
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Evaluator Description

Evaluator Impact

Evaluator Solution

Vendor Statements

References
HyperlinkSourceResource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21517secure@microsoft.com
N/A
Hyperlink: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21517
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Resource: N/A

Change History

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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.26% / 48.66%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-08 Aug, 2023 | 17:08
Updated-27 Feb, 2025 | 21:07
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_defenderWindows Defender Antimalware Platform
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36876
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.1||HIGH
EPSS-0.10% / 28.22%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-08 Aug, 2023 | 17:08
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:58
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Reliability Analysis Metrics Calculation (RacTask) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Reliability Analysis Metrics Calculation (RacTask) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_server_2008Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36723
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-7.51% / 91.61%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-10 Oct, 2023 | 17:07
Updated-14 Apr, 2025 | 22:46
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Container Manager Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_11_22h2windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_server_2019Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 22H2Windows 11 version 21H2Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows Server 2019Windows 10 Version 21H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36705
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.16% / 37.12%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-14 Nov, 2023 | 17:57
Updated-08 Oct, 2025 | 23:59
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_server_2022_23h2windows_server_2012windows_server_2008windows_10_1507windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607windows_11_23h2Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1607Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Windows 11 Version 23H2Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 1507Windows 11 version 22H2Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2012Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 22H3
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36903
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.77% / 73.15%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-08 Aug, 2023 | 17:08
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:58
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows System Assessment Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows System Assessment Tool Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_server_2008windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_10windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 11 version 22H2Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 1507Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 22H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36711
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.11% / 29.17%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-10 Oct, 2023 | 17:07
Updated-14 Apr, 2025 | 22:46
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Runtime C++ Template Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Runtime C++ Template Library Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_10_1507windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows 10 Version 1607Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 22H2Windows 10 Version 1809Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2Windows 10 Version 1507Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2019Windows 10 Version 21H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36737
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.22% / 44.61%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-10 Oct, 2023 | 17:07
Updated-14 Apr, 2025 | 22:45
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Azure Network Watcher VM Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Azure Network Watcher VM Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-azure_network_watcherAzure Network Watcher VM Extension
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36758
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.15% / 36.23%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Sep, 2023 | 16:58
Updated-30 Oct, 2025 | 18:17
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-visual_studio_2022Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 version 17.7
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36394
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7||HIGH
EPSS-1.05% / 77.18%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-14 Nov, 2023 | 17:57
Updated-08 Oct, 2025 | 23:59
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Search Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_10_1507windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2019Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 1507
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36047
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.35% / 57.11%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-14 Nov, 2023 | 17:57
Updated-08 Oct, 2025 | 23:59
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Authentication Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_11_23h2Windows Server 2022Windows 11 version 22H2Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Windows 11 Version 23H2Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 22H3
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-35342
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 34.08%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:02
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:52
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Image Acquisition Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Image Acquisition Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_server_2008windows_10_1507windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 11 version 22H2Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 1507Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 22H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-35347
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.1||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 33.52%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:02
Updated-28 Feb, 2025 | 20:01
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Microsoft Install Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft Install Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_11_22h2windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 11 version 22H2Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2022
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-35633
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-2.71% / 85.57%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Dec, 2023 | 18:10
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 03:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_1507windows_server_2012windows_server_2008Windows 10 Version 1507Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36391
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-1.65% / 81.64%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Dec, 2023 | 18:10
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 02:18
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Local Security Authority Subsystem Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_11_23h2Windows 11 Version 23H2Windows 11 version 22H3
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-35624
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.3||HIGH
EPSS-0.29% / 51.70%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Dec, 2023 | 18:10
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 02:18
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-azure_connected_machine_agentAzure Connected Machine Agent
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-35320
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 34.08%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:02
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:52
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 11 version 22H2Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2019Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows Server 2016
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-35353
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.26% / 48.86%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:02
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:52
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Connected User Experiences and Telemetry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 11 version 22H2Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2019Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows Server 2016
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36399
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.1||HIGH
EPSS-1.11% / 77.78%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-14 Nov, 2023 | 17:57
Updated-08 Oct, 2025 | 23:59
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Storage Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_11_21h2windows_11_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_23h2Windows Server 2022Windows 11 version 22H2Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Windows 11 Version 23H2Windows 11 version 22H3
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-36046
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.1||HIGH
EPSS-0.21% / 43.17%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-14 Nov, 2023 | 17:57
Updated-08 Oct, 2025 | 23:59
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability

Windows Authentication Denial of Service Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_11_21h2windows_11_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_23h2Windows 11 version 22H2Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 22H3Windows 11 Version 23H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-60710
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.24% / 46.15%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Nov, 2025 | 17:59
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 20:46
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Host Process for Windows Tasks Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_11_25h2Windows 11 Version 24H2Windows 11 Version 25H2Windows Server 2025Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-33148
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-1.27% / 79.14%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:02
Updated-28 Feb, 2025 | 21:15
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Microsoft Office Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-office365_appsMicrosoft 365 Apps for EnterpriseMicrosoft Office 2013 Click-to-Run (C2R)Microsoft Office LTSC 2021Microsoft Office 2019
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-59241
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 34.89%
||
7 Day CHG+0.04%
Published-14 Oct, 2025 | 17:01
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 23:12
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Health and Optimized Experiences Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_11_25h2windows_11_24h2Windows 11 Version 24H2Windows 11 Version 25H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-59510
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-5.5||MEDIUM
EPSS-0.07% / 21.07%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Nov, 2025 | 17:59
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 20:45
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Denial of Service Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_server_2025windows_10_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_10_1607windows_server_2022windows_server_2019windows_server_2016windows_server_2022_23h2windows_10_21h2windows_server_2012windows_10_1809Windows Server 2025Windows 11 Version 23H2Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 22H3Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 22H2Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 11 Version 24H2Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows 11 Version 25H2Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-59281
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 34.89%
||
7 Day CHG+0.04%
Published-14 Oct, 2025 | 17:00
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 23:12
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Xbox Gaming Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in XBox Gaming Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-xbox_gaming_servicesXbox Gaming Services
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2019-1339
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.60% / 68.82%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-10 Oct, 2019 | 13:28
Updated-04 Aug, 2024 | 18:13
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows Error Reporting manager improperly handles hard links, aka 'Windows Error Reporting Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1315, CVE-2019-1342.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_8.1windows_rt_8.1windows_7windows_10windows_server_2019windows_server_2008WindowsWindows ServerWindows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based SystemsWindows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based SystemsWindows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit SystemsWindows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2019-1422
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-10.47% / 93.07%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Nov, 2019 | 18:53
Updated-04 Aug, 2024 | 18:20
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the iphlpsvc.dll handles file creation allowing for a file overwrite, aka 'Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1420, CVE-2019-1423.

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_8.1windows_rt_8.1windows_7windows_10windows_server_2019windows_server_2008WindowsWindows ServerWindows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based SystemsWindows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based SystemsWindows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit SystemsWindows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2019-1425
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-6.5||MEDIUM
EPSS-7.57% / 91.64%
||
7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-12 Nov, 2019 | 18:53
Updated-04 Aug, 2024 | 18:20
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Visual Studio fails to properly validate hardlinks while extracting archived files, aka 'Visual Studio Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'.

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Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-visual_studio_2019visual_studio_2017Microsoft Visual Studio 2019Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-55317
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.07% / 20.78%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-09 Sep, 2025 | 17:01
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 18:40
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
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Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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

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Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-autoupdateMicrosoft AutoUpdate for Mac
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-55245
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.07% / 20.78%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-09 Sep, 2025 | 17:01
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 18:40
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
KEV Action Due Date-Not Available
Xbox Gaming Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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

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Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-xbox_gaming_servicesXbox Gaming Services
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-32050
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7||HIGH
EPSS-0.12% / 31.46%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:02
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:52
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
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Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_server_2008Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2025-55247
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.3||HIGH
EPSS-0.05% / 14.41%
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7 Day CHG+0.02%
Published-14 Oct, 2025 | 17:00
Updated-13 Feb, 2026 | 23:11
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
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.NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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

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Vendor-Linux Kernel Organization, IncMicrosoft Corporation
Product-linux_kernel.net.NET 8.0.NET 9.0
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CVE-2023-32053
Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
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Matching Score-6
Assigner-Microsoft Corporation
CVSS Score-7.8||HIGH
EPSS-0.14% / 33.91%
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7 Day CHG~0.00%
Published-11 Jul, 2023 | 17:03
Updated-01 Jan, 2025 | 01:52
Rejected-Not Available
Known To Be Used In Ransomware Campaigns?-Not Available
KEV Added-Not Available
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Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Windows Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Action-Not Available
Vendor-Microsoft Corporation
Product-windows_10_21h2windows_10_1809windows_server_2016windows_server_2012windows_server_2008windows_10_1507windows_11_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_server_2022windows_11_22h2windows_server_2019windows_10_1607Windows Server 2022Windows 10 Version 1607Windows 11 version 22H2Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 1809Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)Windows 11 version 21H2Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2016Windows 10 Version 1507Windows 10 Version 21H2Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Server Core installation)Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2012Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)Windows 10 Version 22H2
CWE ID-CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
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