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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-59119

PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.3 / 10 1 CVE Published Aug 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Incorrect default permissions in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Products covered

  • PowerShell 7.5

  • PowerShell 7.4

  • PowerShell 7.6

Remediation

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 7.5.10.0

  • 7.4.19.0

  • 7.6.5

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