CVE-2026-20941: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-59) in Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) arises from improper link resolution before file access in the Host Process for Windows Tasks. An authorized local attacker can leverage this weakness to elevate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed. The impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-20941: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-59) in Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) arises from improper link resolution before file access in the Host Process for Windows Tasks. An authorized local attacker can leverage this weakness to elevate privileges on the affected system. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and low privileges required, with no user interaction needed. The impact is high across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vendor has released a patch to remediate this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the official Microsoft update for Windows 11 Version 24H2 (build 10.0.26100.0) to remediate this issue. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2025-12-04T20:04:16.338Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69668ae4a60475309f9ae208
Added to database: 1/13/2026, 6:11:48 PM
Last enriched: 4/3/2026, 12:51:07 PM
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 5:02:18 PM
Views: 107
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