Jun 2026: Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-50511 Published on June 9, 2026
Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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-2026-50511 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-50511
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Affected Versions
Microsoft PC Manager:- Version 1.0.0 and below 3.21.6.0 is affected.