CVE-2026-42902
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Improper Authorization in Microsoft PowerToys

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-42902
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35659
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microsoft powertoys *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-285 The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authorization issue in Microsoft PowerToys that allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who already has some level of access to the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges. This can lead to full control over the system, allowing the attacker to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and system resources.

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