Duty Analyst: Joseph McCarthy

CVE-2026-50511

Published: 2026-06-09 18:17:07 | Last modified: 2026-06-15 18:23:16

HIGH CVSS 7.8
No EPSS data

Description

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

CVSS details

Severity
high
Score
7.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS

This CVE is not currently listed in the EPSS dataset.

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                        "baseScore": 7.8,
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                        "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
                        "userInteraction": "NONE",
                        "attackComplexity": "LOW",
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