CVE-2026-50488 Details
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A command injection vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Clipboard User Service, allowing authorized attackers to elevate privileges locally. This issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in commands.
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 KB5099536 for Windows Server 2025 and KB5101650 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2.
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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 15, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50488 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-77 | Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |