Elevation of Privileges in Windows Admin Center by Microsoft
CVE-2026-26119

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows Admin Center
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 February 2026

What is CVE-2026-26119?

An improper authentication vulnerability in Windows Admin Center allows attackers to escalate their privileges over a network. By exploiting this flaw, an authorized user can gain elevated access to system resources, potentially leading to unauthorized activities and compromise of sensitive information. Organizations using Windows Admin Center should implement the recommended security patches to mitigate this risk and protect their systems from potential exploits.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows Admin Center 1809.0 < 2.6.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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