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CVE-2026-50373Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1809)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1809 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-284

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2
  • windows_11_24h2

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2019windows_server_2022windows_server_2025

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 107-15
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Windows Search can reportedly turn an authenticated local user into an admin. “Important” is Microsoft-speak for “patch this before Search finds a privilege escalation exploit.” https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50373-patch-windows-search-privilege-escalation.438448/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PatchManagement #PrivilegeEscalation #Cve202650373 https://t.co/Nem2jfhI5Z

    Post summary

    The tweet highlights CVE‑2026‑50373, noting it allows privilege escalation via Windows Search and urges users to apply the patch before exploitation.

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CPE platform detail17 entries

17 of 17 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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