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CVE-2026-50423Patch(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

Improper access control in Windows Kernel 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_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
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_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

    🪟 July’s Windows patch blocks a local attacker from becoming SYSTEM. And yes, “policy assigned” isn’t “patch installed”—check the OS build unless you enjoy surprise admin accounts. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50423-install-july-updates-to-block-windows-system-escalation.438465/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #KernelVulnerability #PatchTuesday #Cve2026 https://t.co/0aLDMYUGsZ

    Post summary

    The July Windows update mitigates a local privilege escalation CVE, preventing attackers from gaining SYSTEM privileges; users should apply the patch or verify their OS build.

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CPE platform detail8 entries

8 of 8 entries

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

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