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CVE-2026-50441: Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-50441
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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What
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected
Authorized users of Windows Resilient File System (ReFS).
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to the high severity rating and potential for privilege escalation.
Action
Apply the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.8
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50441

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-2026-50441coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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