CVE-2026-45586: 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 Windows Collaborative Translation Framework allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45586) is classified as CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following'). It affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) specifically within the Windows Collaborative Translation Framework. The flaw enables a local attacker with some level of authorization to elevate their privileges by exploiting improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before file access. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full control over the impacted Windows 10 Version 1607 environment. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45586. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
CVE-2026-45586: 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 Windows Collaborative Translation Framework allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-45586) is classified as CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following'). It affects Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0) specifically within the Windows Collaborative Translation Framework. The flaw enables a local attacker with some level of authorization to elevate their privileges by exploiting improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before file access. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full control over the impacted Windows 10 Version 1607 environment. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 as detailed in the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45586. No additional mitigation steps are indicated beyond applying the official patch.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-12T19:55:45.729Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45586","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a284ce18dd33fbd85664df4
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 5:26:57 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 10:10:37 PM
Last updated: 6/10/2026, 5:06:56 AM
Views: 2
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