Security Feature Bypass in Windows Shell by Microsoft
CVE-2026-21510

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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๐Ÿ‘พ Exploit Exists๐Ÿฆ… CISA Reported

What is CVE-2026-21510?

A flaw in the Windows Shell allows attackers to overcome defined security mechanisms, potentially enabling unauthorized access over a network. This vulnerability highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date systems and applying the latest patches to prevent exploitation.

CISA has reported CVE-2026-21510

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2026-21510 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

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Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8868

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8389

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6937

References

EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • ๐Ÿ‘พ

    Exploit known to exist

  • ๐Ÿฆ…

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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