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The cve 2026 50689 tag covers reporting on an Important-rated Windows Clipboard Server vulnerability affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server installations. The flaw could allow a low-privileged local attacker to escalate privileges, although exploitation requires valid local access first and is considered a post-compromise risk. Microsoft addressed the issue through the July 14, 2026 security updates. Coverage also notes that CVE-2026-50689 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 and is documented in Microsoft’s Security Update Guide and the National Vulnerability Database. Use this archive to follow related security update and vulnerability information.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-50689: July 14 Updates Fix Windows Clipboard Privilege Escalation

    Microsoft has fixed CVE-2026-50689, an Important-rated Windows Clipboard Server vulnerability that could let a low-privileged local attacker elevate privileges on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server installations. The correction arrived with the July 14, 2026 security updates and...