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Microsoft Releases Critical Advisory for Vulnerability CVE-2026-26119

Microsoft discloses privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Admin Center

Threat ID:
CC-4747
Threat Severity:
Medium
Published:
18 February 2026 2:30 PM
Report a cyber attack: call 0300 303 5222 or email [email protected]

Summary

Microsoft discloses privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows Admin Center

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Microsoft Windows Admin Center

  • All versions prior to 2.6.4

Threat details

Introduction

Microsoft has released a critical security advisory to address a vulnerability in Microsoft's Windows Admin Center.

Microsoft assesses that exploitation of this vulnerability is considered more likely.

Remediation advice

Affected organisations are encouraged to review Microsoft's Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability advisory and apply the relevant updates as soon as possible.

Last edited: 18 February 2026 2:30 pm