CVE-2026-56196 Details
Description
Relative path traversal in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Windows Admin Center (WAC) due to relative path traversal. This issue allows an authorized attacker to execute code over the network. The vulnerability affects Windows Admin Center versions prior to 2.7.4.
Users can download the security update for Windows Admin Center from the Microsoft Download Center. For more information, see 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 Jul 14, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56196 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-23 | Relative Path Traversal | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows admin center | < 2606 |
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 15, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |