CVE-2026-59135

MEDIUM

Weak authentication in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE
Published: 8/11/2026Modified: 8/16/2026

Related Intelligence (1)

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References (1)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-59135PatchVendor Advisory