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CVE-2026-21513: Microsoft MSHTML Framework Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2026-21513

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft MSHTML Framework Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: Windows

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-02-10
  • Due Date: 2026-03-03

Description

Microsoft MSHTML Framework contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2026-21513 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-21513

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