CVE-2026-50385

Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Analysis

AI-generated

Technical impact

Based on the description, it is inferred that a race condition in Windows Runtime's handling of a shared resource permits a local, authenticated attacker to trigger concurrent execution flaws. By exploiting improper synchronization, the attacker can gain elevated privileges on the host system, effectively taking full control of that machine.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects Microsoft Windows 11 releases 24H2, 25H2, 26H1 and Microsoft Windows Server 2025, including Server Core installations, across both ARM64 and x64 builds as documented by the supplied CPE identifiers.

Risk and Exploitability

Based on the description, it is inferred that the attack vector is strictly local, requiring an authorized user to initiate the race condition. With a CVSS score of 8.8 the vulnerability is rated high severity, while an EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a very low likelihood of exploitation in the wild. Once triggered, the attacker can execute code, install software, alter system configuration, or establish persistence with full system privileges. The issue is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog, but the high severity warrants immediate action.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Download and install the security update for CVE-2026-50385 from the Microsoft Security Response Center via Windows Update or the official advisory link
  • Restart the system to complete the update deployment
  • Enforce the principle of least privilege for local accounts to reduce the potential impact of exploitation

Generated by OpenCVE AI on July 31, 2026 at 07:58 UTC.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Vendors & Products Microsoft windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Title Windows Runtime Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2025
Weaknesses CWE-362
CWE-416
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25H2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26H1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft windows 11 24h2
Microsoft windows 11 25h2
Microsoft windows 11 26h1
Microsoft windows Server 2025
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}

Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

    Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

  • CWE-416

    Use After Free

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
Nov 10, 2026, 10:37 PM
Reserved
Jun 4, 2026, 6:55 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 14, 2026, 6:17 PM
Modified
Jul 22, 2026, 4:17 PM