CVE-2026-85879: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) 5.0.0.0 to before 2.7.10

Affected technology

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) · 5.0.0.0 to before 2.7.10
Microsoft

Component: Not specified by the source

Attack conditions (Vendor/CNA, CVSS 3.1): Local · Low privileges required · No user interaction required

What an attacker can do

An authorized attacker can elevate privileges locally. Vendor/CNA’s CVSS 3.1 assessment (base score 7.0/10) rates confidentiality, integrity and availability impact as high.