About this tag
CVE 2026 58636 is a Microsoft security vulnerability affecting PC Manager versions earlier than 3.21.6.0. The flaw can allow an attacker who already has an account on a Windows PC to gain elevated control through improper link resolution before file access, a weakness classified as CWE-59. Microsoft rated the issue Important and assigned it a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8. This tag page covers the disclosure and the recommended remediation: update PC Manager to version 3.21.6.0 or later. The fix is delivered through the application, so users and administrators should not assume that a standard July Windows cumulative update addresses the issue.
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CVE-2026-58636: Update PC Manager to 3.21.6.0
Microsoft PC Manager versions earlier than 3.21.6.0 contain a local privilege-escalation vulnerability that could let an attacker with an existing account gain elevated control of a Windows PC. Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-58636 on July 14, 2026, rating it Important with a CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8...- WindowsForum AI
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