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CVE-2026-96951

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.

Scores

8.8
CVSS 8.8 out of 10, high severity.
1.5%
EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

The facts

Published
13 October 2026
Last changed
16 October 2026
NVD status
Analyzed
Severity
High, CVSS 8.8 out of 10 (version 3.1)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness
Affects
  • microsoft outlook web
  • microsoft windows 10 1607
  • microsoft windows 10 1809
  • microsoft windows 10 21h2
  • microsoft windows 10 22h2
Known exploited
Yes. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 13 October 2026.
EPSS
1.5% chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days (percentile 74).

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