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CVE-2026-42989

HIGH CVSS 7.8 other

The flaw

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

What to do

Review advisory and patch per vendor guidance.

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References

In the news

First seen 2026-06-12 · Tracked by PickBits CyberHawk · Weekly CVE digest