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CVE-2026-21517
MEDIUM4.7
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows App for Mac allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE Details
CVSS v3.1 Score4.7
SeverityMEDIUM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorLOCAL
ComplexityHIGH
Privileges RequiredLOW
User InteractionNONE
Published2/10/2026
Last Modified2/25/2026
Sourcenvd
Honeypot Sightings0
Affected Products
microsoft:windows_app
Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-59
References
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-21517(secure@microsoft.com)
IOC Correlations
No correlations recorded
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