Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:15:00 +0000
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| Description | Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. | |
| Title | Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | |
| First Time appeared |
Microsoft
Microsoft defender For Endpoint |
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| Weaknesses | CWE-59 | |
| CPEs | cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_endpoint:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| Vendors & Products |
Microsoft
Microsoft defender For Endpoint |
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cvssV3_1
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: microsoft
Published:
Updated: 2026-10-13T22:25:20.934Z
Reserved: 2026-09-28T18:20:51.763Z
Link: CVE-2026-102204
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Status : Awaiting Analysis
Published: 2026-10-13T19:17:45.533
Modified: 2026-10-13T19:25:38.150
Link: CVE-2026-102204
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