CVE-2026-20941

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

<1%p40

Published

Jan 13, 2026 (Jan 13, 2026)

Modified

Jul 30, 2026

Description

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

Vendors: microsoft
Products: windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows server 2025
Weakness: CWE-59
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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