CVE-2026-102204 HIGH

CVE-2026-102204: Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
Weakness CWE-59
Published October 13, 2026
Last update October 23, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 13, 2026 CVE published
October 23, 2026 Record updated