Vulnerability Description
Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "RoguePlanet ".
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Malware Protection Engine | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50656Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/MSNightmare/ShieldBreak
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-50656?
CVE-2026-50656 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "RoguePlanet ".
How severe is CVE-2026-50656?
CVE-2026-50656 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50656?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Malware Protection Engine.