CVE-2026-41091
Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS Score
7.8
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
| Vendor | microsoft |
| Product | microsoft malware protection engine |
| Ecosystems | |
| Industries | TechnologyEnterprise |
| Published | May 20, 2026 |
| Last Updated | May 20, 2026 |
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CVSS v3 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Affected Versions
Microsoft / Microsoft Malware Protection Engine
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