CVE-2026-49161

CVE-2026-49161

Improper access control in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

secure@microsoft.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49161?: CVE-2026-49161 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-49161?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.