CVE-2026-50512 Microsoft PC Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published 9 Jun 2026 Updated 24 Sep 2026

An authorized local attacker can elevate privileges due to missing authentication for a critical function in Microsoft PC Manager.

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-2026-50512?

CVE-2026-50512 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager, published on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-50512?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Pc Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2026-50512?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-50512 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-50512 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-50512 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6mx-5853-2f2j.