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    CVE-2026-21517

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

    Published:Feb 10, 2026
    Last Modified:Apr 15, 2026
    EPS:Feb 10, 2026
    EPSS Score:0.00033
    CVSS Score:4.7

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Microsoft
    Product
    Windows App
    Vendor
    Microsoft
    Product
    Windows App For Mac

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High