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Microsoft Patches CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation in Windows Admin Center - Stanley - Feb 28, 2026

Microsoft Patches CVE-2026-26119 Privilege Escalation in Windows Admin Center

Microsoft has disclosed a now-patched security flaw in Windows Admin Center that could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges.
Windows Admin Center is a locally deployed, browser-based management tool set that lets users manage their Windows Clients, Servers, and Clusters without the need for connecting to the cloud.
The high-severity vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-26119, carries a

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