Description
Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
microsoft: windows admin center
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41086 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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8.8
HIGH
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 0% percentile: 38 · as of 14 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-284
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