CVE-2026-50421
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk23th percentile - higher than 23% of all known CVEs
Summary
The Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry component contains a type confusion vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with limited access can elevate privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates. Monitor and restrict system access.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry
See all- CVE-2026-83687High
Use after free in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69625High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-69470High
Use after free in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry. Allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69267Medium
A vulnerability in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry is due to insufficient granularity of access control, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-68847High
Use after free in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-68824High
A race condition exists in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry due to improper synchronization of shared resources. This allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Windows Connected User Experiences and Telemetry allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS