PT-2026-88102 · Microsoft · Windows+9
CVE-2026-81963
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Published
2026-09-08
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Updated
2026-09-11
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
🚨HIGH - Windows Update Stack EoP via Link Following (CVE-2026-81963)
Windows Update Stack performs improper link resolution before file access, allowing an authenticated local attacker to abuse junctions/symlinks to redirect privileged file operations to unintended paths. This link-following flaw can yield SYSTEM-level privilege escalation and full CIA impact. Remote/unauthenticated attackers are not impacted.
👉Affected: Microsoft Windows (Windows Update Stack)
Fix
LPE
RCE
Link Following
Improper Access Control
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