CVE-2026-26143
Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.
Description
Improper input validation in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-14 18:16:45.620000
Last modified
2026-10-26 21:10:00.170000
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"sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
"published": "2026-04-14T18:16:45.620",
"lastModified": "2026-10-26T21:10:00.170",
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"value": "Validación de entrada incorrecta en Microsoft PowerShell permite a un atacante no autorizado eludir una característica de seguridad localmente."
}
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"attackVector": "LOCAL",
"attackComplexity": "LOW",
"privilegesRequired": "NONE",
"userInteraction": "REQUIRED",
"scope": "UNCHANGED",
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"source": "[email protected]",
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}