CVE-2026-102204

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Oct 20, 2026

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-59

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Last modified
Oct 20, 2026
NVD status
Undergoing Analysis

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