CVE-2026-83933

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator…

Risk score: 40/100
CVSS: 5.5 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days): 0.4%
Published: 13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is: Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Affected: See advisory
Fix: Apply the vendor's security update; see the linked advisory.
Exploitation: No known exploitation

Why it is Yellow

CVSS 5.5 medium

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-83933

Original description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Update Orchestrator Service allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Last activity 13 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.