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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-50511 · published 9 June 2026

CVE-2026-50511: Microsoft pc manager link following vulnerability

Microsoft · Pc Manager

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

7.8 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.37% · top 71.6% CWE-59 · Link following
7.8CVSS 3.1 base score
0.37%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
23 Jul 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50511 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-50511), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.