CVE-2026-50373
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Improper Access Control in Windows Search Component

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Improper access control in Microsoft Windows Search Component allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-22
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-02
NVD
CVE-2026-50373
EUVD
EUVD-2026-43908

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 17 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2019 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5386 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.33158 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.2525 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-284 The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in the Microsoft Windows Search Component. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to elevate their privileges on the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain higher-level permissions on your system, potentially allowing them to install programs, view or delete data, or create new accounts with full user rights.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Search Component vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for patches and install them as soon as available.

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