Security Feature Bypass in Windows Shell by Microsoft
CVE-2026-21510
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 10 February 2026
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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
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