Aug 2026: Microsoft PowerShell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
CVE-2026-50523 Published on August 14, 2026
Microsoft PowerShell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Weakness Type
What is a Command Injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-50523 has been classified to as a Command Injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-50523
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Affected Versions
Microsoft PowerShell 7.4:- Version 7.4.0 and below 7.4.19.0 is affected.
- Version 7.5.0 and below 7.5.10.0 is affected.
- Version 7.6.0 and below 7.6.5 is affected.