CVE-2026-96951 - Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability (known exploited)
Added to CISA KEV on 2026-10-13. Microsoft Windows Shell contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
CRITICAL
CISA KEV
ACTIVELY EXPLOITED
Severity & confidence
Source severitycritical
Platform severitycritical
Confidenceconfirmed
Exploitationactively exploited
CVSS-
Affected
Vendorsmicrosoft
ProductsWindows
Reporting sources (4)
CISA - Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Microsoft Security Response Center - Update Guide
CISA - Cybersecurity Advisories
NIST NVD - National Vulnerability Database
๐ฏ Why should I care?
- On the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list.
- Credible sources report active exploitation in the wild.
Timeline & provenance
Published2026-10-13T00:00:00
Last updated2026-10-21T04:59:05
Ingested2026-10-13T19:47:40
FreshnessNEAR-REAL-TIME
Threat typeexploitation
Recommended action
Apply the vendor-supplied patch immediately. Review vendor and CISA guidance for detection and mitigation.
Next steps
- Identify affected systems in your environment.
- Apply the vendor patch or mitigation guidance.
- Review logs for indicators described in the advisory.
- Follow the affected vendor/product to track updates.
Confidence explanation
This object is reported by 4 independent sources.
Source type: gov ยท Original: CISA - Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
