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Policy & RegulationEmerging1 sourceJul 21, 2026 · 05:00via Zero Day Initiative (Published)

ZDI-26-446: Microsoft Windows WMI Providers Incorrect Authorization Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Brief

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.

  • The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-50297.
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