CVE-2026-56169— Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft windows admin center是美国Microsoft公司的一个服务器管理工具。 Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.7.4之前版本存在授权问题漏洞，该漏洞源于身份验证不当，可能导致已授权的攻击者在网络上提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1078 · Valid AccountsAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Admin Center | 1809.0< 2.7.4 |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-56169
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
认证机制不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Windows Admin Center 授权问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft windows admin center是美国Microsoft公司的一个服务器管理工具。 Microsoft Windows Admin Center 2.7.4之前版本存在授权问题漏洞，该漏洞源于身份验证不当，可能导致已授权的攻击者在网络上提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Admin Center | 1809.0 ~ 2.7.4 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-56169 (1)
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