HIGH 7.8 NVD

CVE-2026-96911

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96911

Published: 2026-10-13 · Source: NVD · Feed updated: 2026-10-13

This high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 was published on 2026-10-13 via NVD.

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