CVE-2026-83933

Published: Oct 13, 2026Modified: Oct 16, 2026

5.5

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 3.6

Source: secure@microsoft.com (Secondary)

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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)

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83933

Source: secure@microsoft.com

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