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CVE-2026-20941 Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Host Process for Windows Tasks allows an authorized…

Description

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

Affected products and versions

Product Affected versions Fixed in
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0 10.0.26100.0 → < 10.0.26100.32230 10.0.26100.32230
Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0 10.0.26200.0 → < 10.0.26200.7623 10.0.26200.7623
Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0 10.0.26100.0 → < 10.0.26100.7623 10.0.26100.7623
Windows Server 2025 10.0 10.0.26100.0 → < 10.0.26100.32230 10.0.26100.32230
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