Microsoft Windows Admin Center Local Privilege Escalation (February 2026)

The remote Windows host is running a version of Microsoft Windows Admin Center that is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by a local privilege escalation vulnerability. Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a...

Microsoft Patches CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation in Windows Admin Center

Microsoft has disclosed a now-patched security flaw in Windows Admin Center that could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges. Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management tool set that lets users manage their Windows Clients, Servers, and Clusters without the need...

CVE-2026-26119

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network...

CVE-2026-26119

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network...

CVE-2026-26119 Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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