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CVE-2026-41091: Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability

infovulnerability🔥 Actively Exploited

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Source: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesMay 19, 2026CVE-2026-41091

Summary

Microsoft Defender has a link following vulnerability (a flaw where the software unsafely opens links that could lead to unauthorized access) that lets an authorized attacker gain higher-level privileges on a local computer. This vulnerability is actively being exploited by attackers in real-world attacks.

Solution / Mitigation

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Vulnerability Details

EPSS (30-day exploit probability)

EPSS: 0.0%

Patch Available

Yes

Exploit Maturity

🔥 Actively Exploited

Disclosure Date

May 19, 2026

Classification

Attack SophisticationModerate

Taxonomy References

CWE (Weakness Type)

CWE-59

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Original source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-41091

First tracked: May 20, 2026 at 02:00 PM

Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%