What is CVE-2026-50488?

CVE-2026-50488 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Clipboard User Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-50488 cover?

CVE-2026-50488 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-50488. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-50488?

CVE-2026-50488 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-50488?

CVE-2026-50488 affects 6 products, including: Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems; Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems; Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems; Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems; Windows Server 2025; and others — see the full list on the advisory page.

CVE-2026-50488HighCVSS 7.8

Clipboard User Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

July 17, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

🎯 Affected products6

Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems
Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems
Windows Server 2025
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

✅ Remediation

KB5099536 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.26100.33158 KB5101650 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.26200.8875 KB5101650 (Security Update) — fixed build 10.0.26100.8875

🔗 References (5)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50488
patchhttps://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5099536
referencehttps://support.microsoft.com/help/5099536
patchhttps://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5101650
referencehttps://support.microsoft.com/help/5101650