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CVE-2026-96951
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.
This record: live connection— last retrieved: 7 November 2026 at 13:21.
Vendor
Products
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server
up to version cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
Published
13 October 2026
Last modified
29 October 2026
Taken directly from NVD, CISA or the vendor — sometimes in English, unchanged from the source.
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:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack vector
NETWORK
Privileges required
NONE
User interaction
REQUIRED
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Probability of exploitation within 30 days
9.8%
Percentile
96e
Source: FIRST.org, updated on 6 November 2026.
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.
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IACS Radar assessment
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IACS Radar priority score
Based on CVSS 8.8, EPSS 9.8%, industrial relevance 30/100; raised due to confirmed active exploitation (KEV).
Combines CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, industrial relevance and exposure relevance — a complement to, not a replacement for, the individual scores below and above.
Conditions for exploitation
Operational impact & energy relevance
Possible loss of visibility of or control over the process upon successful exploitation.
No strong energy-sector-specific signals recognised; general OT/ICS relevance.
Recommended defensive measures
Industrial relevance score
Classification is provisional; manual verification by an OT security analyst is recommended.
Classified by IACS Radar-analysepijplijn (geautomatiseerd) on 7 November 2026.
IEC 62443 mapping
Automatic IACS Radar assessment based on the reported CWE weakness classification; not an official certification statement.