CVE-2026-77897: Relative path traversal in Power Automate allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-77897?

power automate for desktop: upgrade to 2.71.115.26224. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-77897 being exploited?

CVE-2026-77897 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-77897 affect?

CVE-2026-77897 affects power automate for desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Relative path traversal in Power Automate allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-77897?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Routine

HIGH 7.0WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-77897 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.0) affecting power automate for desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Relative path traversal in Power Automate allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.0 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 79%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-23
Published	2026-09-08
Last modified	2026-09-29

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-09-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-08 18:20 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-09-29 19:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft power automate for desktop UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.71.115.26224

Fixed in: 2.71.115.26224

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy power-automate-for-desktop || rpm -q power-automate-for-desktop || power-automate-for-desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.71.115.26224 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade power-automate-for-desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade power-automate-for-desktop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-77897?

power automate for desktop: upgrade to 2.71.115.26224. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-77897 being exploited?

CVE-2026-77897 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-77897 affect?

CVE-2026-77897 affects power automate for desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.0). Relative path traversal in Power Automate allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-77897?

Priority 35/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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References

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