CVE-2026-96951
HIGHCVSS 3.1 · 8.8 · secure@microsoft.com
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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.
CISA KEV: known exploited
Added: 2026-10-13 · Due: 2026-10-16
Known ransomware use: Unknown
EPSS: 9.81% · Percentile: 95.5%
As of 2026-10-27
EPSS estimates exploitation probability over the next 30 days. KEV due dates apply to US federal civilian agencies. Confirm your affected versions in vendor advisories.
CWE: CWE-77 · Published: 2026-10-13T19:22:07.760 · Modified: 2026-10-16T17:18:00.760
Sources: NIST NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS. NVD and EPSS cached up to 6 hours; KEV up to 12 hours.