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CVE-2026-50469: Windows Projected File System Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

highCVSS 7.8CVE-2026-50469
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Windows Projected File SystemPrivilege escalation
What
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Projected File System allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Who is affected
Authorized users of Windows Projected File System.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to high severity and potential for local 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-2026-50469

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-2026-50469coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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