CVE-2026-50449
HighCVSS 7.0Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk10th percentile - higher than 10% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use after free in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized attacker can elevate privileges locally, potentially leading to full system compromise or access to sensitive data.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security update and implement protections against use-after-free vulnerabilities.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.