CVE-2026-50462

HighCVSS 7.8/10Last modified Jul 22, 2026

Description

External control of file name or path in Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 7.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-73

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jul 14, 2026
Last modified
Jul 22, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-50462: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix