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CVE-2026-50436: windows 11 24h2 vulnerability
CVE-2026-50436: high vulnerability affecting windows 11 24h2. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
- CVSS
- 7.8 HIGH
- EPSS
- 75.94%
- Known exploited
- not in KEV
- Product
- windows 11 24h2
What is known
Use after free in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Business impact
Successful exploitation of CVE-2026-50436, a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.8) affecting windows 11 24h2, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.
Recommended administrator action
Confirm whether windows 11 24h2 is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.