Jul 2026: Windows Remote Help Defense Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-55014 Published on July 14, 2026
Windows Remote Help Defense Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper access control in Windows Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
What is an Authorization Vulnerability?
The software does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.
CVE-2026-55014 has been classified to as an Authorization vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-55014
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Remote Help:- Version 5.0.0.0 and below 5.2.1037.0 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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