CVE-2026-55014 Details
Description
Improper access control in Windows Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
A vulnerability has been identified in Windows Remote Help Defense that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally, due to improper access control. This issue affects Windows Remote Help versions through 5.2.1037.0.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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-2026-55014 | [email protected] | Vendor AdvisoryPatch |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft remote help | < 5.2.1037.0 |
CPE
Remediation
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |