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CVE-2026-83793

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges local…

Impact

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
MicrosoftWindows 10 21h2
before 10.0.19044.7807
MicrosoftWindows 10 22h2
before 10.0.19045.7807
MicrosoftWindows 11 23h2
before 10.0.22631.7652
MicrosoftWindows 11 24h2
before 10.0.26100.9711
MicrosoftWindows 11 25h2
before 10.0.26200.9711
MicrosoftWindows 11 26h1
before 10.0.28000.3231
MicrosoftWindows 11 26h2
before 10.0.26300.9711
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022
before 10.0.20348.5761
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025
before 10.0.26100.33650

Weakness classification

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