CVE-2026-50438

HIGH

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Published: 7/14/2026Modified: 7/21/2026

Related Intelligence (1)

CRITICALZero Day

Patch Tuesday - July 2026

Microsoft is publishing 622 vulnerabilities on July 2026 Patch Tuesday , including a record-breaking 416 Windows vulnerabilities. Microsoft is aware of exploitation in the wild for two of the vulnerabilities published today, both of which are listed on CISA KEV, as well as public disclosure for one other. As usual, browser vulns are not included in the Patch Tuesday count above. Rapid7 noted last

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References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50438PatchVendor Advisory