Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 Search improper authorization
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 3.2 | $5k-$25k | 0.00+ |
Summary
A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Microsoft Windows. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Search. Executing a manipulation can lead to improper authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-59135. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Search. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:
Weak authentication in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
The advisory is available at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-59135 since 07/02/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/11/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1548.002 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.
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Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 10 21H2
- 10 22H2
- 10 1607
- 10 1809
- 11 23H2
- 11 24H2
- 11 25H2
- 11 26H1
- Server 2012
- Server 2012 R2
- Server 2016
- Server 2019
- Server 2022
- Server 2025
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔒VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.2
VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Improper authorizationCWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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ATT&CK: 🔒
Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
07/02/2026 CVE reserved08/11/2026 Advisory disclosed
08/11/2026 VulDB entry created
08/11/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-59135 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-59135
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-388246
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 08/11/2026 19:37Changes: 08/11/2026 19:37 (54)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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