CVE-2026-50342 Details
Description
Improper access control in Windows MIDI Service Module allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability allowing improper access control in the Windows MIDI Service Module has been identified, which could enable an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. This issue affects multiple versions of Windows 11, including versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1, for both x64-based and ARM64-based systems.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5101649, KB5095051, KB5101650, and KB5101650.
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 Jul 22, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50342 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
CPE
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2269 < 10.0.28000.2525 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |