CVE-2026-21517 Windows App for Mac Installer Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

08:00 - 10 Feb 2026

msrc.microsoft.com

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

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Publication date: 2026-02-10 08:00:00
Last retrieval: 2026-02-18 06:45:20.433226