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The cve 2026 50418 tag covers Microsoft’s July 2026 security fix for a Windows security-feature bypass caused by improper access control in Windows System. The vulnerability affects Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025, and can be exploited by an unauthorized attacker with local access without user interaction. Potential impact includes exposing or altering a limited amount of protected information. Microsoft addressed the issue in cumulative updates released on July 14, 2026. The National Vulnerability Database classifies it as CWE-284 and assigns a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.1, placing the vulnerability in the Medium severity range.
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    CVE-2026-50418: Install July Updates to Fix Windows Security Bypass

    CVE-2026-50418 is a Windows security-feature bypass that Microsoft fixed in its July 14, 2026 cumulative updates for Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. The flaw allows an unauthorized attacker with local access to bypass a Windows security control, potentially exposing or...