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CVE-2026-41091
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 ⚠ KEV — EXPLOITED
EPSS exploitation probability: 94%
⚠ Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — actively exploited.
Published 2026-05-20 · Last modified 2026-07-24T10:10:00.197

Summary

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

Affected products

Microsoft — Defender

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References

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