Microsoft Windows: CVE-2026-96951 (Command Injection)
- Investigating(current)
- Trending(upcoming)
- Workaround available(upcoming)
- Resolved(upcoming)
Executive summary
A critical security vulnerability in Microsoft Windows has been identified. Affected systems should apply the recommended mitigations as per vendor instructions and CISA guidance to prevent command injection attacks.
No verified workaround yet
None of the linked reports describe a mitigation. Follow this incident to hear when one appears.
Official fixUnder active investigation. No report has identified a root cause yet.
Evidence
1 report · 1 CVEShow
- [1]CVE First reportMicrosoft Windows: CVE-2026-96951 (Command Injection)(opens security advisory in a new tab)
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…
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Timeline
- First report on security advisory
Microsoft Windows: CVE-2026-96951 (Command Injection)
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