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CVE-2026-21510: Microsoft Windows Shell Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows · in CISA KEV since 2026-02-10
2026-02-10added to KEV
2026-03-03federal remediation due date
26.24%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 97.9th percentile
8.8 HIGHCVSS 3.1
Unknownknown ransomware use
0days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
Microsoft Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
| CWE | CWE-693 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2026-02-10 (Analyzed) |
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