CVE-2026-96911EPSS p32.9%

CVE-2026-96911CVE-2026-96911

Description

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

Scoring

CVSS 7.8 ()
VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS0.40% probability of exploitation · percentile 32.9% · 2026-10-17T12:00:28Z
Last modified2026-10-16
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