CVE Catalog
CVE-2026-50343
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.84%
85th percentile - higher than 85% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Install Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user can gain higher privileges, potentially leading to malware installation or modification of critical system settings.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft. Monitor logs for suspicious activities related to the installation service.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Install Service
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper privilege management in Microsoft Install Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.