Description

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

Severity (CVSS)

Base score7.3
SeverityHigh
VersionCVSS 3.1
VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Provided byCNA

Weaknesses

  • CWE-59 — CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Affected products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 21H210.0.19044.0 to <10.0.19044.7548
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 22H210.0.19045.0 to <10.0.19045.7548
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 24H210.0.26100.0 to <10.0.26100.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 25H210.0.26200.0 to <10.0.26200.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 version 26H110.0.28000.0 to <10.0.28000.2269

References

Authoritative sources

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Generated from the official CVE List on 15 Jul 2026 07:06 UTC.