CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-59119
HighCVSS 7.3Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.36%
29th percentile - higher than 29% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Microsoft PowerShell is due to incorrect default permissions, allowing an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit incorrect permissions to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates for PowerShell. Review and correct default permissions on PowerShell files and directories.
Original NVD description (English source)
Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.