CVE-2026-42834
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Improper Link Resolution in Windows Admin Center
Publication date: 2026-05-20
Last updated on: 2026-05-20
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_admin_center | to 0.72.0.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-59 | 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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following', in the Azure Portal Windows Admin Center. It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to an elevation of privilege, meaning an authorized attacker could gain higher-level access than intended within the system. This can result in full control over affected resources, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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