CVE EVIDENCE REVIEW
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CVE-2026-70338 evidence review

Microsoft PowerShell 7.4, PowerShell 7.5, PowerShell 7.6

Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

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Evidence review

This record remains available for product and version identification, but it is not presented as a complete remediation procedure. Confirm the affected range and the supported fix in a direct vendor advisory before changing production systems.

ProductMicrosoft PowerShell 7.4, PowerShell 7.5, PowerShell 7.6
Affected versions>= 7.4.0 < 7.4.19.0, >= 7.5.0 < 7.5.10.0, >= 7.6.0 < 7.6.5, >= 7.4 < 7.4.19.0, >= 7.5 < 7.5.10.0, >= 7.6 < 7.6.5
Fixed versionsVerify the fixed release separately for each affected product line
Priority basisReview · CVSS 7.8 · EPSS -
01

Identify the product and installed version

Record whether Microsoft PowerShell 7.4, PowerShell 7.5, PowerShell 7.6 is present, where it is installed, and which interfaces are exposed.

  • Record the product name, package or appliance identifier, and installed version.
  • Identify internet-facing, administrative, API, and internal access paths.
  • Preserve the pre-change configuration and relevant service logs.
02

Compare the affected range

Use the current record as an identification aid: >= 7.4.0 < 7.4.19.0, >= 7.5.0 < 7.5.10.0, >= 7.6.0 < 7.6.5, >= 7.4 < 7.4.19.0, >= 7.5 < 7.5.10.0, >= 7.6 < 7.6.5. Resolve incomplete inventory results before deciding that an asset is unaffected.

03

Verify the authoritative remediation source

Open the linked source material and locate a direct vendor advisory for this CVE. Confirm the supported fixed release and product-specific update path before making a production change.

Operational boundary

This page does not replace the vendor advisory, support contract, change-management process, or recovery plan. Do not infer that an asset is unaffected from an incomplete inventory query or a missing fixed-version field.