Winlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Winlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2026-25187 · Winlogon Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Winlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Signals
Winlogon
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation More Likely
CWE
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Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Winlogon allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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FAQ
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.