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CVE-2026-96951: Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability

CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighKEVAnalyzed
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 16-10-2026
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Vulnerability summary

CVE-2026-96951 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Command Injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. It is known to be exploited: CISA and ENISA list it, first on 25-09-2026. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of scored vulnerabilities.

Overall risk
85/100
0100
Critical · default modelHow is this calculated?
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)
EPSS score
1.51%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailable
KEVListedCISA · ENISA
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 25-09-2026
    Added to ENISA KEVAdded to the ENISA known exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
  2. 13-10-2026
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  3. 13-10-2026
    Added to CISA KEVMicrosoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability
  4. 16-10-2026
    CISA remediation dueApply mitigations per vendor instructions.
  5. 16-10-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

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.

CVSS metrics

2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version

EPSS trend

Probability

1.51%

Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days

Percentile

74%

Versus all other CVEs

30-day change

Change unavailable

Change unavailable

14-10-202618-10-2026
EPSS score
1.51%

Known exploited

Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVListed
Added
13-10-2026
Federal due date
16-10-2026
ENISA CNWListed
Added
25-09-2026

CISA required action

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. msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96951 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96951

Public exploits

0 found

No public exploits indexed.

Weaknesses

CWE · root cause

Affected systems

Microsoft31 products

1 vendor · 31 products

References

2 links