CVE-2026-50469
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk19th percentile - higher than 19% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in Windows Projected File System due to improper link resolution before file access. An authenticated attacker can elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
Risk of privilege escalation in Windows, potentially allowing the attacker to access sensitive resources.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates. Restrict local access to trusted users only.
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A vulnerability in the Windows Projected File System allows for elevation of privilege, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the system.
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Elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows Projected File System. It allows a local attacker to gain elevated privileges.
- CVE-2021-26870High
Elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Projected File System.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.