CVE-2026-59119 HIGH

CVE-2026-59119: PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product PowerShell 7.4
Weakness CWE-276
Published August 11, 2026
Last update August 20, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.3/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 11, 2026 CVE published
August 20, 2026 Record updated