CVE-2026-81963
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C
Summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.7582 | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.7582 | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.9445 | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.9445 | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | 10.0.28000.0 < 10.0.28000.2954 | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33438 | affected |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33438 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-59: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
- CWE-284: CWE-284: Improper Access Control
ADP Enrichment
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: active
- Automatable: no
- Technical Impact: total
Additional References
References
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