CVE-2026-50409
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Windows Overlay Filter Information Disclosure

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-20

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Overlay Filter allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-20
Generated
2026-08-04
AI Q&A
2026-07-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-08-02
NVD
CVE-2026-50409
EUVD
EUVD-2026-44051

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 20 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1607 to 10.0.14393.9339 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_1809 to 10.0.17763.9020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2016 to 10.0.14393.9339 (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_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-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an information disclosure issue in the Windows Overlay Filter component. It allows an authorized attacker with local access to expose sensitive information that should not be accessible to them.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data stored or processed by the Windows Overlay Filter on your system. This may include personal, confidential, or proprietary information depending on what the system handles.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if it results in unauthorized access to personal or health-related data. Organizations may face legal penalties or reputational damage if such breaches occur due to unpatched systems.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Overlay Filter vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches and install them promptly.

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