Disclosure summary
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows App for Mac allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-59
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Feb
Open original source · Updated Feb 13, 2026
Windows App for Mac Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 4.7
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Windows App for Mac | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- Vendor guidance · build 11.3.2 · product IDs 20847
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 20847
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-02-10T03:00:00-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-02-13T03:00:00-05:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:45:17-04:00