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MicrosoftCVE-2026-50438

Microsoft PC Manager: privilege escalation

Microsoft

CVE-2026-50438 · Published Jul 14, 2026 · updated Jul 21, 2026

High8.8
Fix: upgrade to 3.22.1.0 or later
Microsoft advisory

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

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Microsoft PC Manager
Product
>= 1.0.0, < 3.22.1.03.22.1.0
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from
the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
Weakness
CWE-59

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