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The alwaysinstallelevated tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Windows Installer policy that can allow any user to install software with elevated privileges. Content under this tag includes analysis of security vulnerabilities such as CVE-2025-50173, which exploits weak authentication in Windows Installer for local privilege escalation. Threads provide guidance for administrators on mitigating risks associated with the alwaysinstallelevated setting, including configuration changes and monitoring. The tag is relevant for IT professionals managing Windows security, group policy, and software deployment in enterprise environments.
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    CVE-2025-50173: Windows Installer Local EoP — What Admins Must Do Now

    Title: CVE‑2025‑50173 — Windows Installer “Weak Authentication” Elevation‑of‑Privilege: What admins need to know and do now Summary Microsoft lists CVE‑2025‑50173 as an elevation‑of‑privilege vulnerability in Windows Installer. The vendor description summarizes the issue as “weak authentication...
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