Nov 2026: PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-124224 Published on November 10, 2026
PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability Analysis
Exploitation:
NONE
Automatable:
NO
Technical Impact:
TOTAL
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2026-124224 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-124224
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