CVE-2026-102204

Microsoft · Published October 13, 2026

7.8

CVSS v3.1

HIGH

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Description

Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C