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CVE-2026-59133: Execution with unnecessary privileges in Microsoft High Performance Computing (HPC) Pack allows an authorized

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CVE-2026-59133 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting windows app. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Execution with unnecessary privileges in Microsoft High Performance Computing (HPC) Pack allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-250
Published2026-08-11
Last modified2026-10-23
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Am I affected?

Timeline

microsoft windows app UPGRADE
Affected: < 2.0.1193.0
Fixed in: 2.0.1193.0
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy windows-app || rpm -q windows-app || windows-app --version
2. UPGRADE to 2.0.1193.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade windows-app
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade windows-app
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · diffoscope · FIXED · 335-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856 · source
sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-e4c4cc0856
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

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