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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-50488

Clipboard User Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.8 / 10 1 CVE Published Jul 14, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Clipboard User Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Products covered

  • Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems

  • Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems

  • Windows Server 2025

Remediation

Install KB5099536. Install KB5101650.

Vendor-listed fixes

  • 10.0.26100.33158

  • 10.0.26200.8875

  • 10.0.26100.8875

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