This weekWhy this label: added to the catalog 13 days ago

CVE-2026-96951Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability

Product: Microsoft Windows
Added to CISA KEV: October 13, 2026
Deadline for US federal agencies: October 16, 2026
Known ransomware use: Not known
EPSS, next 30 days: 9.8%, higher than 95% of scored CVEs (Oct 25, 2026)
Weakness: CWE-77

What CISA says

Microsoft Windows Shell contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

What CISA asks you to do

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.

Sources

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