Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20941 | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
16 Jan 2026, 15:55
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| References | () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20941 - Vendor Advisory | |
| First Time |
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2 Microsoft windows Server 2025 Microsoft |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* |
13 Jan 2026, 18:16
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-01-13 18:16
Updated : 2026-01-16 15:55
NVD link : CVE-2026-20941
Mitre link : CVE-2026-20941
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-20941
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_server_2025
- windows_11_25h2
- windows_11_24h2
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')