Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
microsoft: pc manager
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50438 PatchVendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.8
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 31 · as of 15 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-59
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