Name: Microsoft Windows Defender: CVE-2026-70264: Microsoft Defender Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Creator: Rapid7
Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00.000Z
License: https://www.rapid7.com/legal/website-terms-of-use/
Keywords: CVE, CVE-2026-70264, CWE-59, CVSS 5.5, EPSS 0.00429

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

CVSS Details

CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.5
CVSS 3.1 Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C)

Covered by Rapid7

Product	Vendor Advisory	Solution File	Added	Published
Windows Defender	—	Upgrade Microsoft Windows Defender to the latest version	Oct 13, 2026	Oct 13, 2026

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CVSS Details

Covered by Rapid7

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