cve 2026 50676

The cve 2026 50676 tag covers reporting on a Windows Media privilege escalation vulnerability affecting Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1. The flaw could allow a locally authenticated attacker to elevate privileges and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 with Microsoft’s Important severity rating. Microsoft addressed the issue in its July 14, 2026 security updates through KB5101650, which updates affected systems to builds 26100.8875, 26200.8875, or 28000.2525. This archive focuses on the vulnerability’s impact, affected Windows 11 versions, Microsoft’s patch, and the reported status that it was not publicly disclosed or known to be exploited when fixed.