CVE-2026-45586
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Improper Link Resolution Leading to Privilege Escalation in Windows Collaborative Translation Framework

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Collaborative Translation Framework 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-2026-45586
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35548
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microsoft windows_collaborative_translation_framework *
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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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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves improper link resolution before file access, also known as 'link following', in the Windows Collaborative Translation Framework.

It allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges locally on the affected system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker who is already authorized on the system can exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges than intended.

This elevation of privilege can lead to full control over the affected system, potentially allowing the attacker to access, modify, or delete sensitive data and perform unauthorized actions.

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