Improper access control in Link to Windows prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to establish a connection with the PC without… (CVE-2026-21098)
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Link to Windows prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 that allows local attackers to establish a connection with the PC without proper user interaction. This vulnerability could enable unauthorized local access to the PC through the Link to Windows feature.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-21098 describes an improper access control vulnerability in Link to Windows software versions prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. The flaw allows local attackers to establish a connection with the PC without requiring proper user interaction, potentially bypassing intended security controls. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity and has no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to connect to the PC via Link to Windows without proper user interaction, potentially enabling unauthorized access or actions on the affected system. The impact is considered moderate based on the provided severity rating. There is no indication of remote exploitation or elevation of privileges beyond local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 or later once available to address this issue.
Improper access control in Link to Windows prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 allows local attackers to establish a connection with the PC without… (CVE-2026-21098)
Description
An improper access control vulnerability exists in Link to Windows prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 that allows local attackers to establish a connection with the PC without proper user interaction. This vulnerability could enable unauthorized local access to the PC through the Link to Windows feature.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-21098 describes an improper access control vulnerability in Link to Windows software versions prior to SMR Sep-2026 Release 1. The flaw allows local attackers to establish a connection with the PC without requiring proper user interaction, potentially bypassing intended security controls. The vulnerability is classified as medium severity and has no known exploits in the wild. No patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to connect to the PC via Link to Windows without proper user interaction, potentially enabling unauthorized access or actions on the affected system. The impact is considered moderate based on the provided severity rating. There is no indication of remote exploitation or elevation of privileges beyond local access.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or patch links are provided, users should monitor vendor communications for updates and apply the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 or later once available to address this issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jw2g-r66f-48g3
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-21098"]
- Ecosystems
- []
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
Threat ID: 6aa15f7cacd9273b49618390
Added to database: 09/09/2026, 13:30:36 UTC
Last enriched: 09/09/2026, 13:57:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 01:52:00 UTC
Views: 3
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