CVE-2026-26119
Received Received - Intake
Improper Authentication in Windows Admin Center Enables Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-19

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-19
Generated
2026-06-17
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2026-02-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-26119
EUVD
EUVD-2026-7587
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Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_admin_center to 2511 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper authentication issue in Windows Admin Center that allows an authorized attacker to elevate their privileges over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain higher privileges than intended, potentially leading to full control over affected systems, which can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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