CVE-2026-50511
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk25th percentile - higher than 25% of all known CVEs
Summary
Microsoft PC Manager has an improper link resolution before file access ('link following') vulnerability, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user can gain higher privileges, potentially taking control of the system or accessing sensitive data.
Recommendation
Install the latest Microsoft PC Manager update that addresses this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft PC Manager
See all- CVE-2026-50438High
A vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager involves improper link resolution before file access ('link following'). This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-50512High
Missing authentication for a critical function in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-49161High
Improper access control in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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.