CVEvulnerability

CVE-2026-20941

7.8 HIGH Published 2026-01-13 Modified 2026-07-30 Official page ↗
Status
Analyzed
Published
2026-01-13
Last modified
2026-07-30
Assigner
[email protected]
CVSS 3.1 ([email protected])
7.8 HIGH — CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weaknesses
CWE-59

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected configurations

• microsoft windows 11 24h2 (< 10.0.26100.7623) • microsoft windows 11 25h2 (< 10.0.26200.7623) • microsoft windows server 2025 (< 10.0.26100.32230)

Related

Weakness · CWE (1)

  • CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access weakness

References