CVE-2026-42902
High
Description
Improper authorization in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Powertoys
PublishedJun 9, 2026
First seenJun 9, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-285CWE-285
How to fix
Update
- microsoft powertoys0.99.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft powertoys | v < 0.99.1 | 0.99.1 |
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