What is CVE-2026-55014?

CVE-2026-55014 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Windows Remote Help Defense Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-55014 cover?

CVE-2026-55014 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-55014. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-55014?

CVE-2026-55014 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-55014?

CVE-2026-55014 affects 1 product, including: Windows Remote Help.

CVE-2026-55014HighCVSS 7.8

Windows Remote Help Defense Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

July 17, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Improper access control in Windows Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

🎯 Affected products1

Windows Remote Help

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 5.2.1037.0

🔗 References (3)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55014
patchhttps://catalog.update.microsoft.com/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=206fb4e4-b796-4a47-af4f-87e57fd7d35a
referencehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/remote-help/?tabs=windows