How severe is CVE-2026-50663?

CVE-2026-50663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-50663 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-50663?

CVE-2026-50663 affects Microsoft Age Of Empires Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-50663?

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.

When was CVE-2026-50663 published?

CVE-2026-50663 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

CVE-2026-50663

CVE-2026-50663 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Age Of Empires Ii 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-23.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-23
Affected product: Microsoft Age Of Empires Ii
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-24

Description

Relative path traversal in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Game allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50663?: Relative path traversal in Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition Game allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-50663?: CVE-2026-50663 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-50663 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-50663?: CVE-2026-50663 affects Microsoft Age Of Empires Ii. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-50663?: 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.
When was CVE-2026-50663 published?: CVE-2026-50663 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-24.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50663

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:age_of_empires_ii:*:*:*:*:definitive:*:*:*

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