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The cve 2026 50317 tag covers a high-severity Windows privilege-escalation vulnerability affecting supported Windows 11 releases and Windows Server 2025. The issue involves a race condition and use-after-free flaw that may allow a locally authenticated attacker with existing low-level privileges to gain elevated rights. This page brings together coverage of Microsoft’s response, including the July 14, 2026 security updates for Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, 26H1, and Windows Server 2025. It also provides context on the CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8, Microsoft’s Important rating, and the need to prioritize patching.
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    CVE-2026-50317: Patch Windows 11 Privilege Escalation

    CVE-2026-50317 is a high-severity Windows privilege-escalation vulnerability that can let a locally authenticated attacker gain elevated rights through a race condition and use-after-free flaw. Microsoft addressed it in the July 14, 2026 security updates for Windows 11 24H2, Windows 11 25H2...