CVE-2026-50457
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk8th percentile - higher than 8% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could gain higher privileges on the system, potentially leading to full device compromise.
Recommendation
Install the latest security updates from Microsoft for Windows Runtime.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.