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CVE-2026-50689Patch(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

Use after free in Windows Clipboard Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-362CWE-416

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

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
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-15); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

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 timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Mentions · 2026-07-16: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-16: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-16: 107-1507-16
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse2 posts
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Windows’ Clipboard could hand a local attacker more privileges than your copy-paste habits. July 14 patches CVE-2026-50689—update before “Ctrl+C” becomes “control computer.” https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-50689-july-14-updates-fix-windows-clipboard-privilege-escalation.438645/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsSecurity #PrivilegeEscalation #PatchTuesday #Cve202650689 https://t.co/NZLInay4kl

    Post summary

    CVE-2026-50689, a privilege‑escalation flaw triggered by copying to the Windows clipboard, is being fixed by a July 14 patch; users should update promptly.

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  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH Severity: CVE-2026-50689 (CVSS 7.8) Use-after-free in Windows Clipboard Server enables local privilege escalation. Authenticated attackers can gain SYSTEM-level access. Patch immediately. #CVE #Vulnerability #PatchNow #ThreatIntel https://t.co/ZKMdX3zK1C

    Post summary

    The tweet alerts on CVE-2026-50689, a use-after-free bug in Windows Clipboard Server that allows local privilege escalation to SYSTEM; it stresses patching immediately.

    0000029
    79 followersView on X
CPE platform detail11 entries

11 of 11 entries

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

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