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CVE-2026-21517
Published: Feb 10, 2026
Modified: May 11, 2026
PUBLISHED
CVSS v3.1
4.7
MEDIUM
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows App for Mac allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft | Windows App for Mac | affected 11.0.0 - < 11.3.2 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
High
Availability
None
References
Windows App for Mac Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
vendor-advisory
patch
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