# CVE-2026-50369: Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Services privilege escalation

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-50369-microsoft-windows-remote-desktop-services-privilege-escalation  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-07-14. Updated: 2026-07-14  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-50369 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-07-14

A security vulnerability has been identified in Windows Remote Desktop Services, a component that allows users to access their computers or servers remotely. An attacker who already has basic user access to the network could exploit this flaw to gain higher-level administrative privileges. This could allow them to take full control of the affected system, potentially leading to data theft or further disruption of business operations.

Technologies: [Microsoft Windows 11](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows-11), [Microsoft Windows 10](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows-10), [Microsoft Windows Server 2012](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/windows-server-2012). Vendors: [Microsoft](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/microsoft).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-50369 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-50369 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-50369?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 14 July 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** Microsoft Windows 11 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.8875; Microsoft Windows 10 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.9339; Microsoft Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.26226.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-50369?** A patch was published on 2026-07-14: Security updates made available by Microsoft. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-50369 attacked?** It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-50369?** Check whether you run Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 10 or Microsoft Windows Server 2012 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## Technical details

This vulnerability is classified as a use-after-free (CWE-416) and a race condition (CWE-362) within Windows Remote Desktop Services. An attacker with low-privileged network access can exploit improper synchronization during concurrent execution to trigger a memory corruption state. Successful exploitation allows the attacker to elevate their privileges to a higher level, potentially gaining full system control. The attack vector is network-based and does not require user interaction, though it does require initial authentication (PR:L). Microsoft has released security updates to address this issue across affected Windows and Windows Server versions.

## Affected products

- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0 to 10.0.14393.9339
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0 to 10.0.17763.9020
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0 to 10.0.19044.7548
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0 to 10.0.19045.7548
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0 to 10.0.26100.8875
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0 to 10.0.26200.8875
- Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.0 to 10.0.28000.2269
- Microsoft Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0 to 6.2.9200.26226

## Timeline

- 2026-07-14: disclosed: Vulnerability published by Microsoft and NVD.
- 2026-07-14: patched: Security updates made available by Microsoft.

## References

- [https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50369](https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50369)

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