KEV Entry

CVE-2026-96951

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Entry Details
Confirmed Exploited

CVE-2026-96951

2026-10-13 00:00 UTC

Timestamps

2026-10-13

2026-10-13

Scope

Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability | Affected: Microsoft / Windows | Description: Microsoft Windows Shell contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. | 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. | Due date: 2026-10-16 | Known ransomware campaign use (KEV): Unknown | Notes (KEV): https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96951 ; BOD 26-04: BOD 26-04: Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk | CISA ; Forensics Triage Requirements: BOD 26-04: Implementation Guidance for Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk | CISA ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96951

References
  • {'id': 'CVE-2026-96951', 'url': 'https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?search_api_fulltext=CVE-2026-96951'}

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CISA
405284c2-e461-4670-8979-7fd2c9755a60

2026-10-13 20:00 UTC

2026-10-13 20:00 UTC

Evidence
1
Type Source Signal Confidence Details GCVE Metadata
vendor_report cisa-kev successful_exploitation 0.80
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{
  "cwes": [
    "CWE-77"
  ],
  "date_added": "2026-10-13",
  "due_date": "2026-10-16",
  "feed": "CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog",
  "knownRansomwareCampaignUse": "Unknown",
  "product": "Windows",
  "vendorProject": "Microsoft",
  "vulnerabilityName": "Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability"
}
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