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CVE-2026-50409: Windows Overlay Filter Information Disclosure Vulnerability

mediumCVSS 5.5CVE-2026-50409
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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vendor: Microsoftproduct: Windows Overlay FilterInformation disclosure
What
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Who is affected
Authorized users of Windows systems are affected.
Urgency
Remediation is important due to the medium severity and potential for information disclosure.
Action
Apply the latest security patch for Windows.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
medium — CVSS 5.5
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50409

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-50409coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for Windows Overlay Filter

A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.

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