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CVE-2026-41091 — Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability
CISA KEV listed
Added May 20, 2026 Remediate by June 3, 2026
Description
Microsoft Defender contains a link following vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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.
Notes
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41091 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41091
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