8.1
High
CVE-2026-56169 Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network
Description
Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Admin Center 2.7 | earliest → < 2.7.4 | 2.7.4 |
References
- Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability msrc.microsoft.com
Timeline
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