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NVD description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Priority
LOW
Exploitation
NONE
PoC
YES
Patch
AVAILABLE
Momentum
STABLE
If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.
| Date | Total | Labels |
|---|
| 2026-07-15 | 2 | Patch2 |
| 2026-07-28 | 1 | PoC1 |
| 2026-08-06 | 1 | PoC1 |
CVE-2026-50469 - ProjFS File Delete Author: Bad_Jubies Source: https://bad-jubies.github.io/projected-file-system-file-delete-cve-2026-50469 https://t.co/KomrwlfCkp
Post summary
Bad_Jubies announced CVE-2026-50469, a vulnerability that allows file delete in ProjFS, and shared a link that likely contains a PoC and technical details.
I have published my writeup for the Projected File System bug I found earlier this year. Thank you to @zodiacon and @JonnyJohnson_ for their previous work on ProjFS which helped me greatly when approaching this target. https://bad-jubies.github.io/projected-file-system-file-delete-cve-2026-50469
Post summary
A writeup detailing CVE-2026-50469 for the Projected File System has been published with a link, indicating a Proof of Concept is available, but there is no mention of active exploitation, patches, or technical specifics.
My first set of Microsoft vulnerabilities have been published in this month’s patch Tuesday 🥳 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50502 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49162 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50466 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50469
Post summary
The statement announces that four Microsoft CVEs were released in this month’s Patch Tuesday and directs readers to official Microsoft patch update guides where patches can be obtained.
🪟 Windows July updates fix a high-severity ProjFS flaw that could turn a local account into full system control. Patch now—“I’ll do it later” is not a security strategy. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50469-install-windows-july-updates-to-stop-projfs-privilege-escalation.438490/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PrivilegeEscalation #ProjectedFileSystem #Cve202650469 https://t.co/zizVewlZN7
Post summary
The post announces that the Windows July updates contain a patch for CVE‑2026‑50469, a high‑severity ProjFS privilege‑escalation flaw that could give local accounts full system control, and urges users to install the update promptly.
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| Part | Vendor | Product | Version | Target SW | Target HW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1809 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_1809 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_21h2 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_10_22h2 | - | - | x86 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_25h2 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | - | - | arm64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_11_26h1 | - | - | x64 |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2019 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2022 | - | - | - |
| OS | microsoft | windows_server_2025 | - | - | - |