Disclosure summary
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-427
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Aug
Open original source · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Windows Remote Help Defense Spoofing Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 7.1
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Windows Remote Help | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- Release Notes · build 5.2.1040.0 · product IDs 21548
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 21548
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-08-20T03:00:00-04:00
MODIFIED 2026-08-20T03:00:00-04:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:40:33-04:00