CVE-2026-50316: CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
CVE-2026-50316 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 where sensitive information is inserted into a log file by the Windows Kernel. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into a log file within the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19044.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can gain access to sensitive information that is improperly logged by the Windows Kernel. This could lead to information disclosure but does not affect system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided security update from Microsoft to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
CVE-2026-50316: CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Description
CVE-2026-50316 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 where sensitive information is inserted into a log file by the Windows Kernel. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 5.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into a log file within the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19044.0). An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File). Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can gain access to sensitive information that is improperly logged by the Windows Kernel. This could lead to information disclosure but does not affect system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the provided security update from Microsoft to remediate the issue. No additional mitigation actions are indicated by the vendor advisory.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T17:30:16.976Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50316","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f7468715ace43e6b760
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:44 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 01:19:31 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 03:04:29 UTC
Views: 5
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