Improper access control in Windows Admin Center - CVE-2026-41086
Published: May 12, 2026 / Updated: May 21, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU131286
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-41086
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows Admin Center
Windows Admin Center
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-41086
Install updates from vendor's website.