VDB
CVE-2026-70264
CVE-2026-70264
PUBLISHED
CVSS 5.5 MEDIUM
Reported by microsoft · Published October 13, 2026
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Risk Scores
CVSS 3.1
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Defender | 0 |
| microsoft | windows_defender | 0 |
| Microsoft | Windows Defender | 0 |
Timeline
- Oct 13, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 14, 2026 EPSS Score
- Oct 14, 2026 Coalition ESS Score
- Oct 15, 2026 CVE Updated
- Oct 16, 2026 Security Advisory
References
- Microsoft Defender Information Disclosure Vulnerability vendor-advisorypatch