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Windows Admin Center CVE-2026-23660

HIGH
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-03-10 secure@microsoft.com
Authentication Bypass Microsoft Windows Admin Center Windows
7.8
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 10, 2026 - 18:18 nvd
HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper access control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

AnalysisAI

Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal contains an access control flaw that enables local authenticated users to escalate their privileges. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated permissions on the system. No patch is currently available for this issue.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Improper access control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.

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