High severity7.3NVD Advisory· Published Aug 11, 2026· Updated Aug 17, 2026
CVE-2026-59119
CVE-2026-59119
Description
Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
3(expand)+ 1 more
- (no CPE)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: >=7.4,<7.4.19.0
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-59119nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- Patch Tuesday - August 2026Rapid7 Blog · Aug 11, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update August 2026 – 394 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Aug 11, 2026