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CVE-2026-50418

5.1 · MEDIUM

Improper access control in Windows System allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Published Jul 14, 2026microsoftCWE-284EPSS 0.27%

Overview

CVE-2026-50418 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_11_24h2. It was published on July 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Improper access control in Windows System allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_11_24h2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftwindows_11_24h2>= 0, < 10.0.26100.8875Affected
microsoftwindows_11_25h2>= 0, < 10.0.26200.8875Affected
microsoftwindows_11_26h1>= 0, < 10.0.28000.2269Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2022>= 0, < 10.0.20348.5386Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2025>= 0, < 10.0.26100.33158Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50418?

CVE-2026-50418 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_11_24h2. It was published on July 14, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-50418?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-50418?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_11_24h2 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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