CVE-2026-102204

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Subsystem for Linux…

Risk score: 57/100
CVSS: 7.8 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.3%
Published: 13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected: Microsoft
Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

CVSS 7.8 high
Named in a government or vendor bulletin

Government and vendor bulletins

CVE-2026-102204 Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-102204

Original description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Last activity 20 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.