What is CVE-2026-50438?

CVE-2026-50438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-14.

How severe is CVE-2026-50438?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager

CVE-2026-50438

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

EPSS: 0.004 (29.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Pc Manager — versions 1.0.0
Microsoft Pc_manager

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50438?: CVE-2026-50438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-50438?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.