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AV AC PR UI S C I A CVSS EPSS %ile KEV N L L N U H H H 8.8 .0051 41.1 —
AFFECTED Product Versions Fixed Windows Admin Center 1809.0 – —
TIMELINE Jun 19 Reserved by microsoft Jul 14 Published (CNA: microsoft) Jul 21 RESCORED — CVE-2026-56169 (Microsoft Windows Admin Center). CVSS 8.1 → 8.8 (NVD).
Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | Reserved | Reserved by microsoft |
| July 14, 2026 | Published | Published (CNA: microsoft) |
| July 21, 2026 | RESCORED | RESCORED — CVE-2026-56169 (Microsoft Windows Admin Center). CVSS 8.1 → 8.8 (NVD). |
| Vendor | Product / Package | Ecosystem | Version introduced | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Admin Center | — | 1809.0 | — |
Authoritative record: CVE-2026-56169 at cve.org
Vendors: microsoft
Weaknesses: CWE-287
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