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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2026-32225

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

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.9060
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8644
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7184
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7184
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.6936
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8246
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8246
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.1836
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012-
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9060
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8644
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5020
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.2274
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32690

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-693

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-32225?

CVE-2026-32225 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Protection mechanism failure in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-32225?

CVE-2026-32225 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-32225?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2.