CVE-2026-50451: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-50451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, specifically affecting the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). The issue involves missing authentication for a critical function, which allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and has an official patch available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50451) in Windows 10 Version 1607's Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is caused by missing authentication for a critical function. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to perform actions beyond their normal permissions. The confidentiality and integrity of the system are highly impacted, while availability is not affected. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update from the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50451 to remediate the issue.
CVE-2026-50451: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-50451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, specifically affecting the Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS). The issue involves missing authentication for a critical function, which allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges. This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.1 and has an official patch available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50451) in Windows 10 Version 1607's Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is caused by missing authentication for a critical function. An authorized attacker with local access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.1, indicating high severity. Microsoft has released an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated privileges, potentially allowing them to perform actions beyond their normal permissions. The confidentiality and integrity of the system are highly impacted, while availability is not affected. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided security update from the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50451 to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T18:59:17.976Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50451","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a5676a068715ace43f0949f
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:49:20 UTC
Last enriched: 07/14/2026, 23:32:50 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 00:49:24 UTC
Views: 4
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