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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain low-privileged local access
  2. Delivery
    Invoke vulnerable RPC Runtime interface
  3. Exploit
    Bypass improper authorization check
  4. Execution
    Execute action in SYSTEM context
  5. Impact
    Full host privilege escalation

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization verification
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

The attacker must already possess valid low-privileged local access to the target Windows system (CVSS PR:L), and exploitation occurs entirely locally (AV:L) with no user interaction (UI:N) and low attack complexity (AC:L). The specific prerequisite is the ability to reach and invoke the affected RPC Runtime interface as an authorized-but-underprivileged principal; the flaw is an authorization check failure rather than a network-exposed condition. Limiting factors: it cannot be triggered remotely without first obtaining a local account or code-execution foothold, and it is bounded to the enumerated Windows 10/11 and Server 2012-2025 builds - hosts already patched or running unaffected builds are not exploitable.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H describes a local (AV:L), low-complexity (AC:L) attack requiring existing low privileges (PR:L) and no user interaction, yielding full high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability within an unchanged scope - a classic reliable local privilege-escalation profile scoring 7.8 (High). This is not a remotely wormable issue, which lowers mass-exploitation risk, but local EoP flaws in ubiquitous Windows components are highly valued as post-compromise chaining steps and are historically incorporated into attacker toolkits. No EPSS score, SSVC decision, or POC indicator was supplied in the input, and the CVE is not in CISA KEV, so there is no confirmed active exploitation; the primary risk driver is the enormous install base combined with a low bar to exploit once initial access is achieved. The 'Authentication Bypass' tag conflicts somewhat with the improper-authorization framing - verify the exact primitive with Microsoft's advisory.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker who has already gained a low-privileged foothold on a Windows host - for example via phishing, a compromised standard user account, or a low-privilege service - invokes the vulnerable RPC Runtime operation to bypass authorization checks and execute code or actions in a SYSTEM context. Given AV:L/AC:L, the technique is reliable and requires no victim interaction, making it an ideal second-stage step to escalate from initial access to full host compromise. No public exploit identified at time of analysis.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Jul 14, 2026

Local privilege escalation in the Microsoft Windows RPC Runtime lets an already-authenticated low-privileged user gain SYSTEM-level control due to improper authorization (CWE-285). Affecting a broad range of Windows client and server releases from Windows Server 2012 through Windows 11 26H1 and Server 2025, the flaw carries CVSS 7.8 with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. Reported by Microsoft with a patch available; no public exploit identified at time of analysis and it is not listed in CISA KEV.

RemediationAI

Apply the Microsoft security update for CVE-2026-50346 (Patch available per vendor advisory) via the Microsoft Update Guide at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50346, selecting the specific fixed build for each affected client and server SKU during your normal patch cycle; the input does not disclose exact fixed version numbers, so pull them directly from the MSRC page rather than inventing them. Because RPC is a foundational Windows service, disabling it is not a practical workaround, so prioritize prompt patching. As interim compensating controls, restrict and monitor local logon access on high-value hosts (limiting who can obtain the low-privilege foothold this exploit requires), enforce least-privilege on service accounts, and use EDR/audit policies to watch for anomalous privilege-escalation behavior against RPC endpoints - accepting that these reduce but do not eliminate exposure until the patch is deployed.

Affected VersionsENISA

Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0 <10.0.19044.7548
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9339
Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.33158
Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9339
Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0 <10.0.14393.9339
Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0 <10.0.26200.8875
Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.8875
Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0 <6.2.9200.26226
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9020
Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0 <10.0.19045.7548
Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0 <10.0.20348.5386
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0 <6.2.9200.26226
Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.0 <10.0.28000.2269
Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9020
Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0 <10.0.17763.9020
Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0 <6.3.9600.23291
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0 <10.0.26100.33158
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0 <6.3.9600.23291

Affected Packages

microsoft windows_10_version_1607_10_0_14393_9339 fix: Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.9339, Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems 10.0.14393.9339
microsoft windows_10_version_1809_10_0_17763_9020 fix: Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.9020, Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.9020
microsoft windows_10_version_21h2_10_0_19044_7548 fix: Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.7548, Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19044.7548, Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19044.7548
microsoft windows_10_version_22h2_10_0_19045_7548 fix: Windows 10 Version 22H2 for 32-bit Systems 10.0.19045.7548, Windows 10 Version 22H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.19045.7548, Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.7548
microsoft windows_11_version_24h2_10_0_26100_8875 fix: Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26100.8875, Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.26100.8875
microsoft windows_11_version_25h2_10_0_26200_8875 fix: Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26200.8875, Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.26200.8875
microsoft windows_11_version_26h1_10_0_28000_2269 fix: Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems 10.0.28000.2269
microsoft windows_11_version_26h1_10_0_28000_2525 fix: Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.28000.2525
microsoft windows_server_2012_6_2_9200_26226 fix: Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.26226, Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.26226
microsoft windows_server_2012_r2_6_3_9600_23291 fix: Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.23291, Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.23291
microsoft windows_server_2016_10_0_14393_9339 fix: Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.9339, Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.9339
microsoft windows_server_2019_10_0_17763_9020 fix: Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.9020, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.9020
microsoft windows_server_2022_10_0_20348_5386 fix: Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.5386
microsoft windows_server_2025_10_0_26100_33158 fix: Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.33158, Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.33158
euvd windows_10_version_1607 fix: 10.0.14393.9339
euvd windows_10_version_1809 fix: 10.0.17763.9020
euvd windows_10_version_21h2 fix: 10.0.19044.7548
euvd windows_10_version_22h2 fix: 10.0.19045.7548
euvd windows_11_version_24h2 fix: 10.0.26100.8875
euvd windows_11_version_25h2 fix: 10.0.26200.8875
euvd windows_11_version_26h1 fix: 10.0.28000.2269
euvd windows_server_2012 fix: 6.2.9200.26226
euvd windows_server_2012_r2 fix: 6.3.9600.23291
euvd windows_server_2012_r2_server_core_installation fix: 6.3.9600.23291
euvd windows_server_2012_server_core_installation fix: 6.2.9200.26226
euvd windows_server_2016 fix: 10.0.14393.9339
euvd windows_server_2016_server_core_installation fix: 10.0.14393.9339
euvd windows_server_2019 fix: 10.0.17763.9020
euvd windows_server_2019_server_core_installation fix: 10.0.17763.9020
euvd windows_server_2022 fix: 10.0.20348.5386
euvd windows_server_2025 fix: 10.0.26100.33158
euvd windows_server_2025_server_core_installation fix: 10.0.26100.33158

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 32 packages in microsoft, euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

The Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Runtime is a core Windows subsystem (rpcrt4.dll) that marshals calls between processes and hosts, underpinning much of the operating system's inter-process and network service communication. The root cause is CWE-285 Improper Authorization: the runtime fails to correctly enforce access-control decisions on a privileged operation, so an authorized caller can invoke functionality that should be restricted. Because RPC endpoints frequently run in high-privilege contexts (services running as SYSTEM), an authorization gap in the runtime translates directly into a local elevation-of-privilege primitive. The affected CPEs enumerate Microsoft Windows 10 (1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (24H2, 25H2, 26H1), and Windows Server 2012 through 2025 including Server Core installations.

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Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY 7.8 HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CIRCL (temporal) 6.8 MEDIUM
vuln.today AI 7.8 HIGH

Requires an existing low-privileged local account (PR:L, AV:L) to trigger a reliable authorization bypass yielding SYSTEM-level control, so full C/I/A high, scope unchanged.

3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper authorization in RPC Runtime allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

A privilege escalation vulnerability in the Windows RPC Runtime (CVE-2026-50346, CVSS 7.8) affects Windows Server 2012 through Server 2025 and Windows 11 systems, allowing authenticated users to escalate from standard privileges to SYSTEM access with no public exploit currently identified. This creates material insider threat and lateral movement risk across enterprise Windows environments, as compromised or malicious user accounts can escalate to full system control. A vendor-released patch is available, enabling organizations to contain the risk through planned deployment.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

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Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.3%
Top 80% exploitable
Prevalence
Ubiquitous
RPC Runtime is a core component of every supported Windows client and server
Vendor Action
See Below
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.
Vendor Status
Publicly Disclosed:No
Exploited:No
Latest Software Release:Exploitation Unlikely
Data Quality
5 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.3%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision
Scheduled
Exploitation
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable
No
Human Impact
High
Technical Impact
Total

Priority Score

39
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +39
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

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