CyberRota Analysis
This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Microsoft. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating confirmed active exploitation in the wild.
CISA KEV Details
Status: This CVE is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Ransomware use: Unknown
Added to KEV: 2026-05-20
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.
CVE
CVE-2026-41091
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
9.64%
Microsoft
Original NVD Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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