How severe is CVE-2026-56169?

CVE-2026-56169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2026-56169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-56169?

CVE-2026-56169 affects Microsoft Windows Admin Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56169?

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-2026-56169 published?

CVE-2026-56169 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-21.

CVE-2026-56169

CVE-2026-56169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Admin Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Published: 2026-07-14
Last modified: 2026-07-21

Description

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56169?: Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-56169?: CVE-2026-56169 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2026-56169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-56169?: CVE-2026-56169 affects Microsoft Windows Admin Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-56169?: 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-2026-56169 published?: CVE-2026-56169 was published on 2026-07-14 and last updated on 2026-07-21.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56169

Affected products (1)

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

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