CVE-2026-81963
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS score7.8 / 10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness type (CWE)CWE-59, CWE-284
Vendorsmicrosoft
Affected products
| Vendors | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7582 |
| microsoft | windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.9445 |
| microsoft | windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.9445 |
| microsoft | windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2954 |
| microsoft | windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33438 |
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