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High severity7.8CISA KEVNVD Advisory· Published May 20, 2026· Updated May 20, 2026

CVE-2026-41091

CVE-2026-41091

Description

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

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Affected products

2

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

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News mentions

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