CVE-2021-26426: microsoft windows_10 Link Following
CVSS: 7.0v3.1HighModified
Published 12-08-2021Last modified 10-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-26426 is a high (CVSS 7.0) Link Following vulnerability in microsoft windows_10. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 52.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.0/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.71%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 12-08-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Windows User Account Profile Picture Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.0Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.0HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 4.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
0.71%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
53%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.70% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.71%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft21 products
- windows_10na | 20h2 | 21h1 | 1607 | 1809 | 1909 | 2004
- windows 10 version 1507≥ 10.0.10240.0, < 10.0.10240.19022
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.4583
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.2114 | ≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.17763.2114
- windows 10 version 1909≥ 10.0.0, < 10.0.18363.1734
1 vendor · 21 products
References
2 links
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2021-26426X Refsource MISCX TransferredPatchVendor Advisory