Windows Admin Center
CVE-2026-26119 — Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Overview
8.8
CVSS HIGH
Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
More Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 7.7
EPSS Score
0.00803
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.51869 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Admin Center | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Critical | Elevation of Privilege | No |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | No |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Andrea Pierini with Semperis, Andrea Pierini with Semperis
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