CVE-2026-26119

HIGH
2026-02-17 [email protected]
8.8
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS Vector

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

Lifecycle Timeline

3
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
Patch Released
Feb 19, 2026 - 13:10 nvd
Patch available
CVE Published
Feb 17, 2026 - 23:16 nvd
HIGH 8.8

Tags

Windows Windows Admin Center Microsoft

Description

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Analysis

Windows Admin Center's authentication mechanism can be bypassed by authenticated network users to gain elevated privileges on affected Windows systems. An attacker with valid credentials could exploit this weakness to escalate their access level without additional user interaction. …

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Remediation

Within 24 hours: Identify all systems running Windows Admin Center and assess exposure in your environment. Within 7 days: Apply the available vendor patch to all affected Windows Admin Center instances and validate successful deployment. …

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Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +0.1
CVSS: +44
POC: 0

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