CVE-2026-50451: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-50451) in Windows 10 Version 1607's Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) is due to missing authentication for a critical function. An attacker with local authorized access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges. The issue is tracked under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can elevate privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability directly but has high impact on integrity and confidentiality due to privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update available from the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50451 to remediate this issue.
CVE-2026-50451: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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 due to missing authentication for a critical function. An attacker with local authorized access can exploit this flaw to elevate their privileges. The issue is tracked under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can elevate privileges on the affected system, potentially gaining higher-level access than intended. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality or availability directly but has high impact on integrity and confidentiality due to privilege escalation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the security update available from the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50451 to remediate this 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: 08/13/2026, 14:56:47 UTC
Last updated: 08/27/2026, 11:04:02 UTC
Views: 65
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