CVE-2026-58636: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Microsoft PC Manager
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-59) in Microsoft PC Manager 1.0.0 occurs due to improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before accessing files. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can leverage this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive resources. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the vendor-provided patch promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58636 for detailed update instructions.
CVE-2026-58636: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Microsoft PC Manager
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-59) in Microsoft PC Manager 1.0.0 occurs due to improper handling of symbolic links or similar link types before accessing files. An authorized local attacker can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges, potentially gaining higher access rights than intended. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, indicating high severity with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can leverage this vulnerability to elevate their privileges on the affected system, potentially leading to full system compromise or unauthorized access to sensitive resources. The impact affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the vendor-provided patch promptly to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58636 for detailed update instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-01T21:14:44.617Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58636","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f8468715ace43e6c0cc
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:19:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 16:12:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/25/2026, 22:52:12 UTC
Views: 76
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