---
id: CVE-2026-58636
title: >-
  Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window PC
  Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
summary: >-
  Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window PC
  Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
severity: high
cvss: 7.8
cvssVector: 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'
cwe:
  - CWE-59
vendor: microsoft
product: pc_manager
affected:
  - pc_manager < 3.21.6.0
patched:
  - pc_manager 3.21.6.0
published: '2026-07-14'
updated: '2026-07-17'
source: NVD
sourceUrl: 'https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-58636'
references:
  - url: 'https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-58636'
    label: secure@microsoft.com
tags:
  - nvd
  - cve.org
epss: 0.0037
epssPercentile: 0.30926
ingestedAt: '2026-07-17T20:15:42.955Z'
ssvc:
  exploitation: none
  automatable: 'no'
  technicalImpact: total
  timestamp: '2026-07-14T17:34:02.812259Z'
---

## Overview

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Window PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

## Affected

- `pc_manager < 3.21.6.0`

## Remediation

Upgrade past the affected range:

- `pc_manager 3.21.6.0`