CVE-2026-50480

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD) allows authorized attackers to escalate privileges on affected Windows systems. This high-severity flaw poses a significant risk, particularly for organizations that rely on WPAD for network configuration, as it could enable unauthorized access to sensitive resources. System administrators and security teams should prioritize patching and mitigating this vulnerability to safeguard their environments.