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CVE-2026-32202: Microsoft Windows Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2026-32202

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

  • Project: Microsoft
  • Product: Windows

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-04-28
  • Due Date: 2026-05-12

Description

Microsoft Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing 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://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32202 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-32202

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