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The cve 2026 50496 tag covers Microsoft’s security response to a vulnerability in Windows Network Policy Server (NPS) SNMP. The flaw is a remotely reachable out-of-bounds read that can let an unauthenticated attacker obtain information over the network, without privileges or user interaction. Microsoft rated it Important and issued fixes in the July 14, 2026 security updates. Tagged coverage focuses on the affected NPS and SNMP configurations, the CVSS 3.1 score of 7.5, and the practical need to prioritize patching on Windows servers that run Network Policy Server or expose SNMP services. The vulnerability was also added to the National Vulnerability Database.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-50496: Patch Windows NPS SNMP Flaw in July 14 Updates

    CVE-2026-50496 exposes Windows Network Policy Server SNMP to a remotely reachable out-of-bounds read, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to obtain information over the network. Microsoft classified the flaw as Important and released fixes with its July 14, 2026 security updates, making...