CVE-2026-70184
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Description
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-10-13 19:19:32.540000
Last modified
2026-10-28 12:39:01.170000
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