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

Code

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Timeline

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1. Mar 10, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Detected

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

2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

   Updated

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

Affected

• cpe microsoft/windows 10 1607version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 1809version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
• cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified

Sources

• CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-25187

  Official CVE identifier

  cve.org
• NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-25187

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

  nvd.nist.gov

References

• Vendor Advisory · msrc.microsoft.com
• Reference · vicarius.io
• Reference · vicarius.io