CVE-2026-50311 Windows Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

An authorized local attacker can exploit improper access control in Windows Server to elevate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-50311?

CVE-2026-50311 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Improper access control in Windows Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50311?

It affects 12 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, Microsoft Windows 11 25h2 and 6 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-50311?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-50311 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-50311 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-50311 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1607 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gfp-mj38-9w3p.

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