How severe is CVE-2026-49161?

CVE-2026-49161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-49161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-49161?

CVE-2026-49161 affects Microsoft Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-49161?

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-2026-49161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-49161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35528.

When was CVE-2026-49161 published?

CVE-2026-49161 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-07-23.

CVE-2026-49161

CVE-2026-49161 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Pc Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-35528
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Microsoft Pc Manager
Published: 2026-06-09
Last modified: 2026-07-23

Description

Improper access control in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49161?: Improper access control in Microsoft PC Manager allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-49161?: CVE-2026-49161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-49161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-49161?: CVE-2026-49161 affects Microsoft Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-49161?: 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-2026-49161 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-49161 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-35528.
When was CVE-2026-49161 published?: CVE-2026-49161 was published on 2026-06-09 and last updated on 2026-07-23.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-49161

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:pc_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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