CVE-2026-70184
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
An improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could exploit the path handling flaw to gain higher privileges and access protected backup data.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows updates and restrict local privileges for non-administrative users.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS