VDB-369859 · CVE-2026-50511 · GCVE-0-2026-50511

Microsoft PC Manager 3.18.0.0 link following

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft PC Manager. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. This manipulation causes link following. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-50511. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft PC Manager and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a link following vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-59. The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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

It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-50511 since 06/04/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/09/2026).

Upgrading to version 3.21.6.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

PC Manager

Version

3.18.0.0

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.5
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
CNA Vector (microsoft): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Link following
CWE: CWE-59
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: PC Manager 3.21.6.0

Timelineinfo

06/04/2026 CVE reserved
06/09/2026 +5 days Advisory disclosed
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
06/09/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-50511 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-50511
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-369859

Entryinfo

Created: 06/09/2026 21:18
Changes: 06/09/2026 21:18 (63)
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Cache ID: 216::103