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