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NVD HIGH: CVE-2026-70338 — Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft PowerShel...

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Executive Summary

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Analysis

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally. CVSS Score: 7.8. Published: 2026-08-11T17:19:11.520.

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CVE (1)
CVE-2026-70338
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Source Attribution

Originally published by NIST NVD on Aug 11, 2026. Verified by: NIST.

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