What is CVE-2026-41086?

CVE-2026-41086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_admin_center, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.

How severe is CVE-2026-41086?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_admin_center

CVE-2026-41086

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

EPSS: 0.001 (21.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows_admin_center
Microsoft Windows Admin Center In Azure Portal — versions 1.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-284 — Improper Access Control

References

Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-41086?: CVE-2026-41086 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows_admin_center, classified under Improper Access Control. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-05-12.
How severe is CVE-2026-41086?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.