High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 9, 2026· Updated Jun 9, 2026
CVE-2026-42902
CVE-2026-42902
Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
1Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.
References
1News mentions
2- Microsoft June 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 3 zero-day, 200 flawsBleepingComputer · Jun 9, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday June 2026 – 198 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-daysCyber Security News · Jun 9, 2026