CVE-2026-32212: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Universal Plug and Play (upnp.dll) allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-32212, is classified under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access). It affects the Universal Plug and Play (upnp.dll) component in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw allows an attacker with local authorized access to cause improper link resolution before file access, leading to local information disclosure. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information on the affected system. The confidentiality impact is high, but integrity and availability are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32212 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-32212: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Universal Plug and Play (upnp.dll) allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2026-32212, is classified under CWE-59 (Improper Link Resolution Before File Access). It affects the Universal Plug and Play (upnp.dll) component in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw allows an attacker with local authorized access to cause improper link resolution before file access, leading to local information disclosure. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a low attack complexity. Microsoft has released an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information on the affected system. The confidentiality impact is high, but integrity and availability are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32212 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-11T01:49:58.659Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32212","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3682d89c981fd6bd43
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:38 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 17:11:08 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 104
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