CVE-2026-55014 Windows Remote Help Defense Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An authorized local attacker can elevate privileges due to improper access control in Windows Remote Help.
- 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-2026-55014?
CVE-2026-55014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Remote Help, 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 Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-55014?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Remote Help.
How do I fix CVE-2026-55014?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-55014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-55014 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-55014 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Remote Help
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x6v-8qxw-j8h4.