CVE-2026-50512: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Microsoft PC Manager
CVE-2026-50512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager version 1. 0. 0 involving improper link resolution before file access. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting missing authentication for a critical function. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
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Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2026-50512 in Microsoft PC Manager (version 1.0.0) is caused by improper link resolution prior to file access, categorized under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). This weakness enables an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access and control over the affected system. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system could be fully compromised due to the high impact ratings in the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the patch provided by Microsoft for Microsoft PC Manager version 1.0.0 as detailed in the vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50512. Applying this update mitigates the risk of privilege escalation via this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-50512: CWE-306: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Microsoft PC Manager
Description
CVE-2026-50512 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft PC Manager version 1. 0. 0 involving improper link resolution before file access. This flaw allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting missing authentication for a critical function. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2026-50512 in Microsoft PC Manager (version 1.0.0) is caused by improper link resolution prior to file access, categorized under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function). This weakness enables an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges on the affected system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 7.8, indicating high severity, with attack vector local, low attack complexity, and no user interaction required. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security advisory.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher-level access and control over the affected system. The confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system could be fully compromised due to the high impact ratings in the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. Users and administrators should apply the patch provided by Microsoft for Microsoft PC Manager version 1.0.0 as detailed in the vendor advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50512. Applying this update mitigates the risk of privilege escalation via this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-04T19:00:41.292Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50512","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a2892f48dd33fbd858e3b4d
Added to database: 6/9/2026, 10:25:56 PM
Last enriched: 6/9/2026, 10:40:35 PM
Last updated: 6/9/2026, 11:30:16 PM
Views: 4
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