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CVE-2026-35438 - Vulnerability Analysis

HighCVSS: 8.3

Last Updated: May 12, 2026

Windows Admin Center - Broken Access Control

Published: May 12, 2026Updated: May 12, 2026Remote Exploitable

Overview

Windows Admin Center contains a broken access control vulnerability caused by missing authorization checks, letting authorized attackers elevate privileges over a network, exploit requires attacker to be authorized.

Severity & Score

Severity: High

CVSS Score: 8.3

Impact

Authorized attackers can elevate their privileges over the network, potentially gaining higher access rights.

Mitigation

Update to the latest version of Windows Admin Center.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35438

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Details

CVE ID: CVE-2026-35438
Severity: High
CVSS Score: 8.3
Type: broken_access_control
Status: new

CWE

CWE-862

CVSS Metrics

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:H/A:H