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CVE-2026-70348

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

MEDIUM 5.5EPSS 0.43%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.43%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Management Services allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

CVSS 3.1
5.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
0.43% probability · 36th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-59
Affected
microsoft/windows 11 24h2 · microsoft/windows 11 25h2 · microsoft/windows 11 26h1
Source
secure@microsoft.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.