CVE-2026-56196

Published Jul 14, 2026

Last updated 3 hours ago

Overview

AI description

Automated description summarized from trusted sources.

CVE-2026-56196 is identified as a Remote Code Execution Vulnerability affecting Windows Admin Center (WAC). This vulnerability was addressed by Microsoft as part of its July 2026 Patch Tuesday updates. It was classified as an "Important" vulnerability.

Description
Relative path traversal in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
8.8
Impact score
5.9
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-23

Social media

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Hype score

6

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.