CVE-2026-50419

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Exposure of Sensitive Information in Windows Kernel

Publication date: 2026-07-14

Last updated on: 2026-07-22

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

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

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Meta Information

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-2026-50419

EUVD

EUVD-2026-43865

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2012	r2
microsoft	windows_server_2012	*
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.2269 (exc)
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_10_21h2	to 10.0.19044.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	to 10.0.19045.7548 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.8875 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.8875 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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 Kernel where an authorized attacker can access sensitive information locally. It allows unauthorized actors to view confidential data due to improper exposure within the system.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves local information disclosure in the Windows Kernel. Detection typically requires analyzing system logs or memory for unauthorized access patterns. Microsoft recommends applying the latest security updates to mitigate this issue. No specific detection commands are provided in the available resources.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to read sensitive data on your system, potentially including passwords, personal files, or other confidential information. This could lead to identity theft, data breaches, or further attacks on your system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face legal penalties or compliance violations if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Kernel vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for CVE-2026-50419 for specific patches and guidance.

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