Vulnerability Assessment
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CWE
ASVS 5.0
V15 - Secure Coding and Architecture Numeric truncation prevention
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Jul 14, 2026
Local code execution in Microsoft's Resilient File System (ReFS) driver lets an already-authenticated, low-privileged user on affected Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2016–2025 systems escalate to code execution through a numeric truncation flaw (CWE-197). No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis, and it is not on CISA KEV, but Microsoft has released a patch. Note a data conflict: the description states code execution and the CVSS carries C:H/I:H/A:H, yet the vendor tags label it 'Information Disclosure' — the CVSS-backed local elevation-of-privilege reading is treated as authoritative here.
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Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 25 packages in microsoft, euvd
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
DescriptionCVE.org
Numeric truncation error in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Executive ViewAI
Microsoft ReFS driver vulnerability (CVE-2026-50357) allows any authenticated user with low privileges on Windows 10, 11, and Server 2016-2025 systems to escalate to full code execution and administrative control. This affects any organization running Windows servers or endpoints with ReFS enabled, creating insider risk and post-breach escalation pathways for any compromised standard user account. Immediate patching is required to eliminate a direct path from low-privileged access to system compromise.
Within 24 hours, inventory all Windows 10, 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025 systems to identify which have ReFS in use, prioritizing domain-joined machines and critical infrastructure. Within 7 days, deploy the vendor-released Microsoft security patch to all affected production systems and domain controllers using your patch management system. Within 30 days, complete patch deployment across all endpoints, verify installation status through WSUS reporting, and audit ReFS configuration to disable it on systems that do not require it, reducing the attack surface.
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Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
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