ZDI-26-281
HIGH 7.8
Published
Apr 15, 2026
Microsoft vcpkg OpenSSL Uncontrolled Search Path Element Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on applications built using the Microsoft vcpkg port of OpenSSL. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8.