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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-59119

PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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

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7.3CVSS out of 10High severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • PowerShell 7.5
  • PowerShell 7.4
  • PowerShell 7.6

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

  • 7.5.10.0
  • 7.4.19.0
  • 7.6.5
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  1. Published by Microsoft Security Response Center

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  2. Updated by Microsoft Security Response Center

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  3. Added to SecurityAlert

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Vulnerabilities

CVEs named in this advisory

CVE-2026-59119View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context
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