CVE-2026-108135
HighCVSS 7.0Summary
An improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability in the Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could manipulate links to access files with higher privileges, potentially leading to system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates for Windows.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Backup Engine
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An improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization (race condition) in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-58598High
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50406High
A use-after-free vulnerability in the Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS

