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Security Updates for Microsoft Windows Admin Center (May 2026)
high Nessus Plugin ID 314678
Synopsis
The Microsoft Windows Admin Center installed on the remote host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The Microsoft Windows Admin Center installed on the remote host is missing security updates. It is, therefore, affected by multiple vulnerabilities:- Missing authorization in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
(CVE-2026-35438)
- Improper access control in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
(CVE-2026-41086)
Note that Nessus has not tested for these issues but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Microsoft has released a security update, please review the vendor advisory.See Also
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-35438
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41086
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 314678
File Name: smb_nt_ms26_may_windows_admin_center.nasl
Version: 1.1
Type: Local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 5/14/2026
Updated: 5/14/2026
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2026-41086
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:windows_admin_center
Required KB Items: installed_sw/Windows Admin Center
Patch Publication Date: 5/12/2026
Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/12/2026
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2026-35438, CVE-2026-41086