Exploited vulnerabilities / CVE-2026-32202
Confirmed exploited · exploited vulnerability · Microsoft WindowsCVE-2026-32202
Microsoft Windows exploited vulnerability, confirmed exploited in the wild.
Microsoft Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
| CISA's name for it | Microsoft Windows Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability |
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| Vendor and product | Microsoft · Windows |
| Type | exploited vulnerability · CWE-693 |
| Exploited | Confirmed by CISA listed 28 April 2026 |
| Likelihood | one of the most likely to be exploited of every vulnerability tracked |
| Deadline | 12 May 2026 · already passed |
| Used in ransomware | Not reported |
| Advisories | msrc.microsoft.com ↗ · nvd.nist.gov ↗ |
Three steps, in this order
Apply the vendor's fix or mitigation; CISA lists only vulnerabilities seen exploited.
If you cannot patch now, restrict network access to the affected product.
Check for signs of compromise since the date it was added to the list.
| CISA's required 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. |
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CVE-2026-32202 in short
Is CVE-2026-32202 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2026-32202 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 28 April 2026, which it does only on evidence of exploitation in the wild.
What is the CISA deadline for CVE-2026-32202?
US federal agencies must remediate it by 12 May 2026. Everyone else should treat that date as the latest safe point to patch an internet-facing system.
How likely is CVE-2026-32202 to be exploited in the next 30 days?
FIRST's Exploit Prediction Scoring System gives it 71%, the 99th percentile of every CVE it scores.
How do I fix CVE-2026-32202?
Apply the vendor's fix or mitigation; CISA lists only vulnerabilities seen exploited. If you cannot patch now, restrict network access to the affected product. Check for signs of compromise since the date it was added to the list.
Other Microsoft vulnerabilities being exploited
| CVE | Product | Type | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-124194 | Office | exploited vulnerability | 10 November 2026 |
| CVE-2026-96951 | Windows | command injection | 13 October 2026 |
| CVE-2026-65660 | SharePoint | exploited vulnerability | 25 September 2026 |
| CVE-2026-81963 | Windows | privilege escalation | 8 September 2026 |
| CVE-2026-85880 | Windows | privilege escalation | 8 September 2026 |
| CVE-2019-1068 | SQL Server | remote code execution | 26 August 2026 |
Sources: CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue (released 10 November 2026) and FIRST EPSS. Page compiled automatically by SAK T.L.M, the threat-intelligence tool of SAK T.E.C, on 13 November 2026.