Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability

Exploited in the wild. Listed by CISA on 2026-05-20; known to be used by ransomware.

8.2%likelihood of exploitation, next 30 days

95%of all CVEs are less likely

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Microsoft Defender contains a link following vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

No ready check is stored for this CVE. Confirm it by hand from the references.

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