Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft PowerToys | >= 0.1, < v0.99.1 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42902Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Jun 9, 2026
- Last modified
- Jul 23, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed