CVE-2026-50373
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk20th percentile - higher than 20% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges and potentially take control of the system.
Recommendation
Apply the security update for Windows Search Component from Microsoft.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Search Component
See all- CVE-2026-59135Medium
Weak authentication in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50679High
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Search component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.