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CVE-2026-21510

Vulnerability data via CVEDB (Shodan)

CISA KEVKnown exploited in the wild.
CISA action: Microsoft Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
CVSS v3.1
8.8
HIGH
EPSS percentile
98
Exploit Prediction Scoring System · top 2% of all CVEs
Description

Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Timeline
Published 2026-02-10

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