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CVE-2026-72971

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Published: Aug 11, 2026Modified: Aug 14, 2026

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5.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6
Source: secure@microsoft.com (Secondary)

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver (unionfs.sys) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Affected (2)

Microsoft
1 product
Windows 11 26h1
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Microsoft
Windows 11 26h1
Before 10.0.28000.2704
Windows 11 26h1
Before 10.0.28000.2704

Related CWEs

CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
The product 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.

References (1)

Source: secure@microsoft.com
Vendor AdvisoryPatch

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