Microsoft — Defender — Microsoft Defender contains a link following vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Details
EPSS Score
ⓘ
9.64%
95.1th percentile
Confidence
100%
CISA KEV
Date Added
May 20, 2026
Patch Due
Jun 3, 2026
Required Action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.