cve 2026 50351

The cve 2026 50351 tag covers Microsoft’s security fix for an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Audio Compression Manager (ACM). Identified as CVE-2026-50351, the flaw results from improper access control and can allow an authorized local attacker to gain elevated privileges, potentially obtaining extensive control of an affected system. Microsoft addressed the issue in the July 14, 2026 security updates, including cumulative update KB5101650. The vulnerability affects supported Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server installations, and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8. This archive follows the update and its implications for administrators and individual users.