Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607
CVE-2026-49791
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
EPSS: 0.004 (30.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows_10_1607
- Microsoft Windows_10_1809
- Microsoft Windows_10_21h2
- Microsoft Windows_10_22h2
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 — versions 10.0.14393.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 — versions 10.0.17763.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2 — versions 10.0.19044.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2 — versions 10.0.19045.0
- Microsoft Windows_11_24h2
- Microsoft Windows_11_25h2
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-49791?
- CVE-2026-49791 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-07-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-49791?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.