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CVE-2026-50406Patch(microsoft / windows_10_21h2)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_21h2 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Use after free in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-416

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_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2
  • windows_11_24h2
  • windows_11_25h2

Threat summary

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

What's happening

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

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1

Deep dive

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

    🪟 Windows Backup has a use-after-free flaw letting local attackers level up to admin. Not remote, but still a reminder: even your backups need backups. Patch Windows before privilege escalation becomes a feature. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50406-patch-windows-backup-privilege-escalation.438551/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PrivilegeEscalation https://t.co/fcK0OKXSzk

    Post summary

    Windows Backup contains a local use‑after‑free bug that can elevate privileges; users are advised to apply the patch before attackers can exploit it.

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CPE platform detail12 entries

12 of 12 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
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

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