CVE-2026-35438 Details
Description
Missing authorization in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
A vulnerability in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. This issue arises from missing authorization, enabling low-privileged attackers to perform actions that should require higher-level permissions. Exploitation could disrupt normal operations by overwriting or altering the existing installation of Windows Admin Center.
Users are advised to download the security update for Windows Admin Center. Instructions are available in the Windows Admin Center release notes.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 13, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35438 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-862 | Missing Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows admin center | < 2511 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |