---
cve: "CVE-2026-41091"
severity: "HIGH"
cvss: 7.8
epss: "9.6%"
vendor: "Microsoft"
kev: true
exploited: true
published: "2026-05-20 13:16:29"
tags: [cve, security, high]
source: tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier
exported: "2026-09-05T21:39:52+02:00"
---

# CVE-2026-41091

> 7.8 HIGH · ⚠️ CISA KEV (108 Tage) · 🔓 Exploited

## Beschreibung

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

## CVSS-Vektor

```
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
```

| Metrik | Wert | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|
| AV Angriffsvektor | Lokal | good |
| AC Komplexität | Gering | bad |
| PR Privilegien | Gering | warn |
| UI Interaktion | Keine | bad |
| S Scope | Unverändert | good |
| C Vertraulichkeit | Hoch | bad |
| I Integrität | Hoch | bad |
| A Verfügbarkeit | Hoch | bad |

## Referenzen

- <https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41091>
- <https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-41091>

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_Exportiert aus dem [tsecurity.de CVE-Dossier](https://tsecurity.de/cve?cve=CVE-2026-41091) · Datenquellen: EUVD (ENISA), NVD, OSV, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS, Exploit-DB, BSI BITS_