CVEs / CVE-2026-96951
CVE-2026-96951: Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability
- Known exploited in the CISA KEV catalog since 13 Oct 2026
- high 8.8 CVSS 3.1 (from the CNA)
- EPSS 9.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95% of CVEs (30 Oct 2026)
- Last changed at its sources
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Summary
Microsoft Windows Shell contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) | from 1.0.0.0, before 154.0.4258.62 | 154.0.4258.62 |
| Microsoft Outlook.com | from 1.0.0, before 20260925.100 | 20260925.100 |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 | from 10.0.14393.0, before 10.0.14393.9612 | 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 | from 10.0.17763.0, before 10.0.17763.9376 | 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 | from 10.0.19044.0, before 10.0.19044.7807 | 10.0.19044.7807 |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 | from 10.0.19045.0, before 10.0.19045.7807 | 10.0.19045.7807 |
| Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 | from 10.0.22631.0, before 10.0.22631.7652 | 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 | from 10.0.22631.0, before 10.0.22631.7652 | 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 | from 10.0.26100.0, before 10.0.26100.9711 | 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2 | from 10.0.26200.0, before 10.0.26200.9711 | 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1 | from 10.0.28000.0, before 10.0.28000.3231 | 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26H2 | from 10.0.26300.0, before 10.0.26300.9711 | 10.0.26300.9711 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | from 6.3.9600.0, before 6.3.9600.23470 | 6.3.9600.23470 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | from 6.3.9600.0, before 6.3.9600.23470 | 6.3.9600.23470 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | from 10.0.14393.0, before 10.0.14393.9612 | 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | from 10.0.14393.0, before 10.0.14393.9612 | 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | from 10.0.17763.0, before 10.0.17763.9376 | 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | from 10.0.17763.0, before 10.0.17763.9376 | 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | from 10.0.20348.0, before 10.0.20348.5761 | 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 | from 10.0.26100.0, before 10.0.26100.33650 | 10.0.26100.33650 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | from 10.0.26100.0, before 10.0.26100.33650 | 10.0.26100.33650 |
Exploitation
| In CISA KEV since | 13 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Due date for US federal agencies | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Used in ransomware campaigns | Unknown |
| Required action | Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines. |
Severity
| CVSS 3.1 | 8.8 highCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HScored by the CNA ([email protected]) |
|---|---|
| Weakness | CWE-77 |
References
- CVE-2026-96951 on NVD
- CVE-2026-96951 in the CISA KEV catalog
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96951 (cited by CISA)
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96951 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-96951 US Government Resource
Sources
Exploitation status from the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. EPSS scores from FIRST. Descriptions, severity and references from the National Vulnerability Database. Open-source package versions from OSV (CC-BY 4.0). Text is shown as each source states it; Stackurity does not edit it. Check the vendor's advisory before acting.
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