Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Fix
Patch, vendor advisory and mitigation references on NVD 1
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49791 vendor-advisory, patch
Every line above is quoted from NVD, CISA, Microsoft, the vendor's own advisory or DISA; nothing is generated.
Change history 1
- First seenCVSS 7.1 · microsoftNVD modified 2026-10-28 20:02
Affected (CPE criteria) 0
NVD has not attached CPE configurations yet.
References 1
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49791 vendor-advisory, patch