CVE-2026-50357
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2026-50357 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Numeric truncation error in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Numeric truncation error in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7548 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7548 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2525 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9339 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5386 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50357Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-50357?
Numeric truncation error in Windows Resilient File System (ReFS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-50357?
CVE-2026-50357 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-50357?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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