High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Oct 13, 2026· Updated Oct 13, 2026

CVE-2026-85849

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows AppX Deployment Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected products

Microsoft/Windows AppX Deployment Servicellm-fuzzy

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85849nvd

News mentions

Microsoft Patch Tuesday for October 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Cisco Talos Intelligence · Oct 13, 2026

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