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CVE-2026-20941
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Impact
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | before 10.0.26100.7623 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | before 10.0.26200.7623 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | before 10.0.26100.32230 |