CVE-2026-50438

Full vulnerability record from the local CVENow database.

Description

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

Severity

HIGH

CVSS score

8.8 (v3.1)

Vulnerability status

Analyzed

Source identifier

[email protected]

Published

2026-07-14 18:17:47.993000

Last modified

2026-10-24 21:10:00.130000

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  "id": "CVE-2026-50438",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-07-14T18:17:47.993",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T21:10:00.130",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
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      "value": "Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally."
    },
    {
      "lang": "es",
      "value": "Resolución de enlaces incorrecta antes del acceso a archivos (’seguimiento de enlaces’) en Microsoft PC Manager permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios localmente."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Microsoft PC Manager",
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            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
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          "baseScore": 8.8,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "CHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
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      "source": "[email protected]",
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}