CVE-2026-58636

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Description

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

Severity

HIGH

CVSS score

7.8 (v3.1)

Vulnerability status

Analyzed

Source identifier

[email protected]

Published

2026-07-14 17:17:13.970000

Last modified

2026-10-24 21:10:00.130000

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  "id": "CVE-2026-58636",
  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-07-14T17:17:13.970",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-24T21:10:00.130",
  "vulnStatus": "Analyzed",
  "cveTags": [],
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      "lang": "en",
      "value": "Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window 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 Window PC Manager permite a un atacante autorizado elevar privilegios localmente."
    }
  ],
  "affected": [
    {
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "affectedData": [
        {
          "vendor": "Microsoft",
          "product": "Microsoft PC Manager",
          "versions": [
            {
              "version": "1.0.0",
              "lessThan": "3.21.6.0",
              "versionType": "custom",
              "status": "affected"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "metrics": {
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        "type": "Secondary",
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          "version": "3.1",
          "vectorString": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
          "baseScore": 7.8,
          "baseSeverity": "HIGH",
          "attackVector": "LOCAL",
          "attackComplexity": "LOW",
          "privilegesRequired": "LOW",
          "userInteraction": "NONE",
          "scope": "UNCHANGED",
          "confidentialityImpact": "HIGH",
          "integrityImpact": "HIGH",
          "availabilityImpact": "HIGH"
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          "role": "CISA Coordinator",
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        }
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  "weaknesses": [
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      "source": "[email protected]",
      "type": "Secondary",
      "description": [
        {
          "lang": "en",
          "value": "CWE-59"
        }
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  "references": [
    {
      "url": "https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58636",
      "source": "[email protected]",
      "tags": [
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        "Vendor Advisory"
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}