CVE-2026-41091
Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability
Microsoft Defender contains a link following vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. Vendor/Product: Microsoft Defender. Added to CISA KEV 2026-05-20; required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.