Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-50507

Vulnerability identifier: #VU134415

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-50507

CWE-ID: CWE-306

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient implementation of security measures in Windows BitLocker. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions on the system.

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

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Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19044.7417, 10 22H2 10.0.19045.7417, 10 1607 10.0.14393.9234, 10 1809 10.0.17763.8880, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.7219, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.8655, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.8655, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.2269
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2004 10.0.19045.7417, 2012 R2 6.3.9600.23228, 2016 10.0.14393.9234, 2019 10.0.17763.8880, 2022 10.0.20348.5256, 2025 10.0.26100.8655

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50507

• Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows BitLocker