How severe is CVE-2026-41086?

CVE-2026-41086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-41086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-41086?

CVE-2026-41086 affects Microsoft Windows Admin Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-41086?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-41086 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-41086 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29679.

When was CVE-2026-41086 published?

CVE-2026-41086 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-41086

CVE-2026-41086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Admin Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-29679
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Published: 2026-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41086?: Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-41086?: CVE-2026-41086 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-41086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-41086?: CVE-2026-41086 affects Microsoft Windows Admin Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-41086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-41086 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-41086 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-29679.
When was CVE-2026-41086 published?: CVE-2026-41086 was published on 2026-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41086

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_admin_center:*:*:*:*:*:azure:*:*

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