cve 2026 26119

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CVE-2026-26119 is a high-severity vulnerability in Windows Admin Center (WAC) that allows authenticated, low-privileged users to escalate privileges to the administrative context. Tracked with a CVSS score of 8.8, the flaw stems from improper authentication and can be exploited over the network. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue. WindowsForum.com discussions cover the technical details, impact on enterprise environments, and guidance for applying the update to secure WAC deployments against privilege escalation attacks.

  1. CVE-2026-26119: Patch Windows Admin Center to Prevent Privilege Escalation

    A newly disclosed flaw in Windows Admin Center (WAC) creates a dangerous escalation path from low‑privileged, authenticated users to the administrative context that runs the management plane — a weakness that demands immediate action from anyone who runs WAC in production. The vulnerability...
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