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The cve 2026 50456 tag covers information about a Windows File Explorer information-disclosure vulnerability addressed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates. The flaw can allow a locally authenticated attacker to expose sensitive data and is rated Important by Microsoft, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5. Coverage focuses on the vulnerability’s impact, Microsoft’s security fix, and its presence across supported Windows client and server releases, including older Windows 10 and Windows Server editions, Windows 11 26H1, and Windows Server 2025. This archive provides a focused reference for understanding the issue and its role in July 2026 patching discussions.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-50456: July Updates Fix Windows File Explorer Data Leak

    CVE-2026-50456 is a Windows File Explorer information-disclosure vulnerability that can let a locally authenticated attacker expose sensitive data, and Microsoft has shipped the fix in its July 14, 2026 security updates. The flaw is rated Important by Microsoft with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5...