CVE-2026-72971
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Container Isolation FS Filter Driver (unionfs.sys) allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
- Published Aug 11, 2026
- CVSS 5.5 medium
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
- A fix is available
Affected software
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