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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-50697

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.9339
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.9020
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7548
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7548
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2269
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9339
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.9020
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5386
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.33158

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-50697?

CVE-2026-50697 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Common Log File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-50697?

CVE-2026-50697 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-2026-50697?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2.