CVE-2026-50438

EUVD-2026-44069
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Link Following
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
8.8 HIGH
LOCAL
LOW
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 29.75%
Affected Products (NVD)
VendorProductVersion
microsoftpc_manager
𝑥
< 3.22.1.0
𝑥
= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50438