CVE-2026-42989

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

2%p82

Published

Jun 9, 2026 (Jun 9, 2026)

Modified

Jul 23, 2026

Description

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

Vendors: microsoft
Products: windows 10 1607, windows 10 1809, windows 10 21h2, windows 10 22h2, windows 11 23h2, windows 11 24h2, windows 11 25h2, windows 11 26h1, windows server 2012, windows server 2016, windows server 2019, windows server 2022
Weakness: CWE-59
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

NVD CVE.org GitHub PoCs EPSS (2.3%)

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