What is CVE-2026-41091?

CVE-2026-41091 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with Elevation of Privilege severity. Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-41091 cover?

CVE-2026-41091 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-41091. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-41091?

CVE-2026-41091 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

CVE-2026-41091Elevation of PrivilegeCVSS 7.8

Microsoft Defender Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

May 22, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

<p>Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.</p>