# CVE-2026-50656

> Microsoft is aware of an elevation of privilege in the Microsoft Malware Protection Engine in Microsoft Defender publicly referred to as "RoguePlanet ". We are working to provide a high quality security update that addresses this vulnerability. We will provide information in this CVE when the update is available.

- **CVSS:** 7.8 (HIGH)
- **EPSS:** 3.4%
- **CWE:** CWE-59

Canonical: https://intel.threadlinqs.com/cve/CVE-2026-50656
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