CVE-2026-88191
HighCVSS 7.8Summary
Improper link resolution before file access (link following) in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The issue stems from improper file path handling.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user can gain higher privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access to files and the system.
Recommendation
Install security updates for Windows Search Component and verify file permission configuration.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Search Component
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A use after free in the Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. The flaw results from accessing freed memory in the search module.
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Use after free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-88160High
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-70145Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-69608High
Integer overflow or wraparound in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69554Medium
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
- CVE-2026-69322High
Double free in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-68896High
Absolute path traversal in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-59135Medium
Weak authentication in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS