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CVE-2026-96251

Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized…

Risk score
72/100
CVSS
8.8 v3.1
Exploit chance (30 days)
0.5%
Published
13 Oct 2026

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What to know

What it is
A vulnerability in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network due to reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision.
Affected
{'products': ['Microsoft PowerShell'], 'packages': [], 'versions': []}
Fix
Check the linked advisory for details on the fix.
Exploitation
No known exploitation

Why it is Amber

  • CVSS 8.8 high
  • Remotely exploitable without logging in
  • Named in a government or vendor bulletin

Government and vendor bulletins

References

Original description

Reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision in Microsoft PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Last activity 22 Oct 2026. Patch Forecast updates every hour.