CVE-2026-50480 Details
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Web Proxy Auto-Discovery Protocol (WPAD). This vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to locally elevate privileges. It affects multiple versions of Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, and Windows 10 Version 1607, both 32-bit and x64-based systems.
Users can apply the security update for this vulnerability, which is available through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5099535, KB5099444, and KB5099445.
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 16, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50480 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-122 | Heap-based Buffer Overflow | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
CPE
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| microsoft windows server 2012 | r2 |
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| microsoft windows server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |