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.

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

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)

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.