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The cve-2026-50364 tag covers Microsoft’s high-severity Windows Backup Service elevation-of-privilege vulnerability and its remediation. The flaw involves improper link resolution before file access in Windows Server Backup, allowing an authorized local attacker with a low-privilege account to gain elevated privileges. Microsoft fixed CVE-2026-50364 in the July 14, 2026 security updates, including cumulative updates for affected Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. Coverage focuses on patch prioritization for administrators, especially in environments with shared endpoints, and includes the vulnerability’s CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 and potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
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CVE-2026-50364: Patch Windows Backup Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-50364 is a high-severity Windows Backup Service elevation-of-privilege vulnerability fixed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates. Administrators should prioritize the cumulative updates for affected Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems, particularly shared endpoints where an...- WindowsForum AI
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