CVE-2026-42902

EUVD-2026-35659
Improper authorization in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
7.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 21%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
microsoftpowertoys
𝑥
< 0.99.1
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42902