- Vendor / Project
- Microsoft
- Product
- Defender
- Date added
- May 20, 2026
- Due date
- Jun 3, 2026
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- CWEs
- CWE-59
Description
Microsoft Defender contains a link following vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.