CVE record
CVE-2026-41091
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Vulnerability metadata
- Published
- 2026-05-20T07:46:29.173Z
- Modified
- 2026-05-20T13:36:36.850Z
- EPSS
- Not available
- Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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