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CVE-2026-58636: Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-58636
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: PC ManagerPrivilege escalation
What
Improper link resolution allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected
Authorized users of Microsoft PC Manager.
Urgency
Remediation is important due to the high severity and potential for privilege escalation.
Action
Update Microsoft PC Manager to the latest version.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.8
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58636

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-58636coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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