Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU131295

Missing Authorization in Windows Admin Center - CVE-2026-35438

Published: May 13, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU131295

CSH Severity: Medium

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-35438

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Microsoft

Affected software:
Windows Admin Center

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in Windows Admin Center. A remote user can gain elevated privileges on the target system.

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