CVE-2026-119954 · Infrastructure
NO FIX YET
A path traversal flaw in the Microsoft Windows Search Component lets an attacker who already has a local account read or write files outside the intended folders. That can be used to raise privileges on the same machine.
first public Nov 10, 2026 · 1 source
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Affects Windows machines where the Windows Search Component is present and an attacker already has a local, authorized account. Exposure depends on the Windows version; the sources do not list affected builds or a fixed update. Systems without local untrusted users carry less risk.
Not affected if no-local-untrusted-users
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winver and compare it against Microsoft's security update guide entry for CVE-2026-119954.sc query WSearch.No fix yet, per the sources.
Absolute path traversal in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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