CVE-2026-50523

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

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50523	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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	cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell::::::::
	cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:powershell::::::::

History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-14 21:17

Updated : 2026-08-18 13:16

NVD link : CVE-2026-50523

Mitre link : CVE-2026-50523

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-50523

JSON object : View

Products Affected

microsoft

powershell

CWE

CWE-77

Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')

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