CVE-2026-70184
HIGH
7,8
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: local
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: low
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Description
AI Translation Available
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence
IncompleteCommon Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Confidentiality
Integrity
Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Read Files Or Directories
Modify Files Or Directories
Bypass Protection Mechanism
Applicable Platforms
All platforms may be affected
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-70184