CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-50511

HighCVSS 7.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.28%

19th percentile - higher than 19% of all known CVEs

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

An attacker with appropriate permissions may gain elevated privileges in the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access to data or resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Microsoft PC Manager to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

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

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS