CVE-2026-81963
Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
CVSS
7.8
Alta
EPSS
0.4%
p34
KEV
SIM
8 de set. de 2026
Exploit Today
60
0-100
Publicado: 8 de set. de 2026 · Última mod.: 9 de set. de 2026 · CWE-59 · CWE-284
Produto
Microsoft / Windows
Vulnerabilidade
Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability
Adicionado ao KEV
8 de set. de 2026
Corrigir até
22 de set. de 2026
Uso conhecido em ransomware
Não
Descrição resumida
Microsoft Windows Update Stack contains a link following vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges locally up to SYSTEM.
Ação necessária
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Notas
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-81963 ; BOD 26-04: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; Forensics Triage Requirements: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/directives/bod-26-04-implementation-guidance-prioritizing-security-updates-based-risk ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-81963
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Stack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.