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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-50469

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.9020
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7548
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7548
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2269
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.9020
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5386
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.33158

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-50469?

CVE-2026-50469 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-50469?

CVE-2026-50469 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50469?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2.