June 11, 2026

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CVE-2026-42989NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Winlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.8)
Published Date
Jun 9, 2026
Last Modified
Jun 11, 2026
Exploitation Status
????
EPSS Score (30-Day)
0.09%Probability
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-59: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness β†—
Refer to the official MITRE database for detailed architectural specifications regarding this weakness.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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