CVE-2026-50523 HIGH

CVE-2026-50523: Microsoft PowerShell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product PowerShell 7.4
Weakness CWE-77
Published August 14, 2026
Last update August 14, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft PowerShell allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2026 CVE published
August 14, 2026 Record updated

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