PT-2026-58417 · Microsoft · Pcmanager

Published 2026-07-14 · Updated 2026-07-15 · CVE-2026-50438

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft PC Manager versions prior to 3.22.1.0

Description Improper link resolution before file access, also known as link following, allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Recommendations Update to version 3.22.1.0 via the Microsoft Store.

Fix

Link Following

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Related Identifiers

CVE-2026-50438

Affected Products

Pcmanager

References · 3

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50438 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-50438 · Security Note
• https://twitter.com/windowsforum/status/2077347743215837611 · Twitter Post