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MicrosoftCVE-2026-58636

Microsoft PC Manager: privilege escalation

High7.8CVE-2026-58636 · Published Jul 14, 2026 · updated Jul 17, 2026

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

Microsoft advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Microsoft PC Manager
Product
>= 1.0.0, < 3.21.6.03.21.6.0
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity from
the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
Weakness
CWE-59

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