May 2026: Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-35438 Published on May 12, 2026
Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Missing authorization in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-35438 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-35438
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Admin Center:- Version 1809.0 and below 2.6.5.16 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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