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CVE-2026-50404

HIGH · CVSS 7 EPSS 0.15%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-07-14 · Last synced 2026-08-13

CyberRota Analysis

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A race condition vulnerability in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to exploit improper synchronization of shared resources, potentially leading to local privilege escalation. This high-severity flaw poses a significant risk to systems running affected versions of Windows. Organizations using Windows Media should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and system compromise.

CVE
CVE-2026-50404
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7
EPSS
0.15%
Windows

Original NVD Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Media allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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