High severity8.3NVD Advisory· Published May 12, 2026· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2026-35438
CVE-2026-35438
Description
Missing authorization in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_admin_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_admin_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <2511
- (no CPE)
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35438nvdVendor Advisory
News mentions
2- Patch Tuesday - May 2026Rapid7 Blog · May 13, 2026
- Microsoft May 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 flaws, no zero-daysBleepingComputer · May 12, 2026