Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-50444

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2012

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Server Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV

Exploit probability0.60%

Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows Server Update Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Product: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2012
Affected versions: >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9339, >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9020, >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.26226, >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.23291, >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.5386, >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33158, < 10.0.14393.9339, < 10.0.17763.9020, r2, < 10.0.20348.5386, < 10.0.26100.33158
Fixed versions: 10.0.14393.9339, 10.0.17763.9020, 10.0.20348.5386, 10.0.26100.33158

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

1
Identify
Confirm that Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809, Windows Server 2012 and an affected version are present.
2
Prioritize
Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.
3
Remediate
Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.
4
Verify
Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.