Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Published: 2026-07-14
Score: 8.8 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

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.

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

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

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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History

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 05:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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


Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0000

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'}


Subscriptions

Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 Windows 11 25h2 Windows 11 26h1 Windows Server 2025
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: microsoft

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-03T22:55:37.147Z

Reserved: 2026-06-04T18:55:14.745Z

Link: CVE-2026-50385

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-07-14T19:35:04.022Z

cve-icon NVD

No data.

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-07-31T08:00:04Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

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

  • CWE-416

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