CVE-2026-55013

Published Aug 20, 2026

Last updated 2 days ago

CVSS high 7.1

Overview

Description
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Awaiting Analysis

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
7.1
Impact score
5.2
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Severity
HIGH

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-427

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.