About this tag
The cve 2026 50337 tag covers Microsoft’s fix for an Important-rated Windows Notification elevation-of-privilege vulnerability. The issue could allow a locally authenticated attacker to gain higher privileges through an incorrect type conversion or cast, categorized as CWE-704. Microsoft addressed the flaw in the July 14, 2026 security updates for supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server releases. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 and was not publicly disclosed or known to be exploited when the patch was released. This archive provides coverage of the security update and the affected Windows Notification component.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-50337: July Updates Fix Windows Notification Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft has patched CVE-2026-50337, an Important-rated Windows Notification elevation-of-privilege vulnerability that could let a locally authenticated attacker gain higher privileges. The fix arrived with the July 14, 2026 security updates and applies across supported Windows 10, Windows 11...