What is CVE-2026-50511?

CVE-2026-50511 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-09.

How severe is CVE-2026-50511?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

CVE-2026-50511

CVE-2026-50511

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 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-59 — Improper Link Resolution Before File Access

References

secure@microsoft.com

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50511?: CVE-2026-50511 is a high-severity vulnerability, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-06-09.
How severe is CVE-2026-50511?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.