PatchTheCEVCVE-2026-83681: Weak authentication in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
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Routine
MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLIST
CVE-2026-83681 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Weak authentication in Microsoft PowerToys allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 79%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-1390 |
| Published | 2026-10-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-22 |
Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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.