CVE-2026-50488

High

Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

SeverityHigh

CVSS7.8

Exploit probability—

Product

Microsoft Windows

PublishedJul 14, 2026

First seenJul 14, 2026

Weakness typeCWE-77Command injection

How to fix

Update

microsoft windows_11_24h210.0.26100.8875 or later
microsoft windows_11_25h210.0.26200.8875 or later
microsoft windows_server_202510.0.26100.33158 or later

Patches

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50488

Affected products

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
microsoft windows_11_24h2	v < 10.0.26100.8875	10.0.26100.8875
microsoft windows_11_25h2	v < 10.0.26200.8875	10.0.26200.8875
microsoft windows_server_2025	v < 10.0.26100.33158	10.0.26100.33158

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