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CVE-2026-50486Patch(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 Runtime 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_26h1windows_server_2025

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

    🪟 July’s Windows updates patch a use-after-free bug that can turn low-privilege local access into admin power. Install them—because “least privilege” shouldn’t mean “until Tuesday.” https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50486-install-july-updates-to-block-windows-privilege-escalation.438569/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PrivilegeEscalation #PatchTuesday #Cve202650486 https://t.co/ZbVVV37wD3

    Post summary

    The tweet alerts users that July Windows patches fix CVE‑2026‑50486, a use‑after‑free privilege‑escalation bug, and urges installation of the update, with no mention of exploits or false positives.

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CPE platform detail13 entries

13 of 13 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
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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