CVE Watchtower

CVE-2026-72971NVD

Vulnerability Summary

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver (unionfs.sys) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Severity Level

MEDIUM(5.5)

Published Date

Aug 11, 2026

Last Modified

Aug 11, 2026

Exploitation Status

No confirmed exploitation yet

EPSS Score (30-Day)

Data Pending

Root Weakness (CWE)

CWE-59: Unknown/Unlisted Weakness ↗

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

ConfidentialityNone

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityNone

External References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72971

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CVE-2026-72971NVD

Vulnerability Summary

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