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Linked CVEs
6
Confirmed exploited
0
PoC or lab evidence
0
Maximum CVSS
8.8
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Confirmed exploitation, public exploit material, EPSS probability and CVSS severity answer different questions. “No confirmation recorded” means the checked sources do not currently confirm exploitation. It is not proof that exploitation has not occurred.

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Confirmed exploitedCVSS above 9.0
CVE and descriptionSeverityExploit realityForecast and accessRemediation
CVE-2026-56196 Scheduled assessment
Windows Admin Center (WAC) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Relative path traversal in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

8.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 1.02% · 62.4th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08NETWORK · LOW complexity · LOW privileges · NONE user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
CVE-2026-56197 Scheduled assessment
Windows Admin Center (WAC) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

8.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.99% · 61.3th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08NETWORK · LOW complexity · LOW privileges · NONE user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
CVE-2026-56169 Scheduled assessment
Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

8.1 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.75% · 53.5th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08NETWORK · LOW complexity · LOW privileges · NONE user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Awaiting fix. No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
CVE-2026-57107 Scheduled assessment
Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.30% · 20.6th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08LOCAL · LOW complexity · LOW privileges · NONE user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Awaiting fix. No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
CVE-2026-58631 Scheduled assessment
Windows Admin Center (WAC) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Improper authorization in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.

7.8 · CVSS 3.1 · HighSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.30% · 20.6th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08LOCAL · LOW complexity · LOW privileges · NONE user interactionWithin 7 daysHigh technical severity; prioritise exposed affected systems while verifying vendor guidance.Patch available. An authoritative update reference is available, but the fixed version is not recorded in the structured CVE fields. Check the linked vendor advisory for the applicable release.
CVE-2026-56185 Scheduled assessment
Windows Admin Center Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Improper authentication in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

6.5 · CVSS 3.1 · MediumSource: CNANo confirmation recordedNo CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.None recordedNo exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.EPSS: 0.84% · 56.6th percentileForecast date: 2026-10-08NETWORK · LOW complexity · LOW privileges · NONE user interactionScheduledMedium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.Awaiting fix. No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.