Elevation Of Privilege
The latest Elevation Of Privilege coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2026-50335: A High-Severity Windows Flaw That Turns Limited Access into Full Control
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates close a local privilege escalation vulnerability that affects every supported version of Windows and Windows Server. Tracked as CVE-2026-50335, the flaw...
Microsoft's July Patch Closes Privilege Escalation Hole in Windows USB Print Driver (CVE-2026-55000)
Microsoft has shipped a fix for an Important-rated vulnerability in the Windows USB Print Driver that could allow an already-authenticated attacker to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. The patch...
Storage Spaces Direct Flaw Patched in July 2026 — Why You Can’t Afford to Wait
Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes a privilege-escalation vulnerability in Windows Storage Spaces Direct that could let attackers with limited access seize greater control over clustered...
Microsoft’s SQL Server CVE-2026-47296 Omits Patch, Versions, and Exploit Details. What Now?
On July 14, 2026, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific, Microsoft published CVE-2026-47296, labeling it an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. But the security advisory is notable for what...
CVE-2026-45504: Apply June Exchange Patch Now to Block Privilege Escalation
Microsoft disclosed CVE-2026-45504—an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server—as part of its June 9, 2026 Patch Tuesday release. The vulnerability carries an Important...
Patch Your Windows Now: Critical Bluetooth Driver EoP Bug CVE-2026-45640
Microsoft has acknowledged a new elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-45640, affecting the Windows Bluetooth Port Driver. Disclosed through the Microsoft Security Response...
CVE-2026-48567: Azure HorizonDB Privilege Escalation—Immediate Steps for Azure Teams
CVE-2026-48567 is an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Azure HorizonDB, Microsoft’s preview PostgreSQL-compatible database service engineered for AI-era workloads. The disclosure, published...
Patch VS Code 1.119.1 Now: CVE-2026-41613 Risks Cloud Credentials
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-41613, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in Visual Studio Code that leaves developer workstations exposed to sophisticated attacks. The flaw, rated Important by...
CVE-2026-40382: Critical Elevation of Privilege Flaw in Windows Telephony Service Patched
Microsoft’s May 2026 Patch Tuesday rollout brought a fix for CVE-2026-40382, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability buried in the Windows Telephony Service. The disclosure, published in the...
CVE-2026-42896: Microsoft Urges SYSTEM-Level EoP Patch for DWM Core Library
Microsoft has published a critical security advisory for CVE-2026-42896, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the Windows Desktop Window Manager (DWM) Core Library. The flaw allows a locally...
CVE-2026-21515: Azure IoT Central Elevation-of-Privilege Vulnerability—A Deeper Look at the Cloud Security Implications
Microsoft has officially acknowledged CVE-2026-21515, an elevation-of-privilege (EoP) vulnerability in Azure IoT Central, the company's fully managed IoT application platform. While the advisory is...
CVE-2026-33102: Microsoft 365 Copilot Elevation of Privilege Flaw Patched
Microsoft has quietly patched a security vulnerability in its Microsoft 365 Copilot service that could have allowed attackers to elevate their privileges within the AI-powered assistant. The flaw,...