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Recent Microsoft Security Advisories
| Advisory | Title | Published |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-96185 | CVE-2026-96185 Microsoft Exchange Online Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | October 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-108456 | CVE-2026-108456 Azure AI Foundry Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | October 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-97785 | CVE-2026-97785 AAD App Proxy Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | October 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-83938 | CVE-2026-83938 Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | October 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-105014 | CVE-2026-105014 Azure Pipelines Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | October 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-110063 | CVE-2026-110063 VM Inspector for Azure Virtual Machines Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability | October 22, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-106289 | Chromium CVE-2026-106289: Missing authorization | October 16, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-106288 | Chromium CVE-2026-106288: Missing authorization | October 16, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-85898 | CVE-2026-85898 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | October 16, 2026 |
| CVE-2026-96198 | CVE-2026-96198 Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability | October 16, 2026 |
Known Exploited Microsoft Vulnerabilities
The following Microsoft vulnerabilities have recently been marked by CISA as Known to be Exploited by threat actors.
| Title | Description | Added |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Command Injection Vulnerability |
Microsoft Windows Shell contains a command injection vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. CVE-2026-96951 |
October 13, 2026 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Vulnerability |
Microsoft SharePoint contains a code injection vulnerability which could allow an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. CVE-2026-65660 |
September 25, 2026 |
| Microsoft Windows Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
Microsoft Windows Advanced Local Procedure Call contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an attacker to elevate privileges locally. CVE-2026-85880 |
September 8, 2026 |
| Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability |
Microsoft Windows Update Stack contains a link following vulnerability that allows a local attacker to escalate privileges locally up to SYSTEM. CVE-2026-81963 |
September 8, 2026 |
| Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
Microsoft SQL Server contains a remote code execution vulnerability that could allow an attacker to execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account. CVE-2019-1068 Exploit Probability: 57.3% |
August 26, 2026 |
| Microsoft Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions Double Free Vulnerability |
Microsoft Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions contains a double free vulnerability that could enable remote code execution. CVE-2026-33824 Exploit Probability: 55.9% |
August 18, 2026 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Weak Authentication Vulnerability |
Microsoft SharePoint contains a weak authentication vulnerability which allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network. CVE-2026-55040 Exploit Probability: 1.3% |
August 18, 2026 |
| Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock contains a use-after-free vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. CVE-2026-68820 |
August 11, 2026 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
Microsoft SharePoint contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which could allow an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. CVE-2026-50522 Exploit Probability: 57.1% |
July 22, 2026 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
Microsoft SharePoint contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. CVE-2026-58644 |
July 16, 2026 |
| Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services Insufficient Granularity of Access Control Vulnerabil |
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services contains an insufficient granularity of access control vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. CVE-2026-56155 Exploit Probability: 2.3% |
July 14, 2026 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability |
Microsoft SharePoint contains a missing authentication for critical function vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. CVE-2026-56164 Exploit Probability: 18.4% |
July 14, 2026 |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
Microsoft SharePoint Server contains a deserialization of untrusted data vulnerability which allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. CVE-2026-45659 Exploit Probability: 9.1% |
July 1, 2026 |
| Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability |
Microsoft Defender contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for denial of service. CVE-2026-45498 Exploit Probability: 63.1% |
May 20, 2026 |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by accessing a pointer associated with a deleted object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization. CVE-2010-0249 Exploit Probability: 91.9% |
May 20, 2026 |
| Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability |
Microsoft Defender contains a link following vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. CVE-2026-41091 Exploit Probability: 9.6% |
May 20, 2026 |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability |
Microsoft Internet Explorer contains an use-after-free vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors involving access to an invalid pointer after the deletion of an object. The impacted product could be end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue product utilization. CVE-2010-0806 Exploit Probability: 82.2% |
May 20, 2026 |
| Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability |
Microsoft DirectX contains a NULL byte overwrite vulnerability in the QuickTime Movie Parser Filter in quartz.dll in DirectShow which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickTime media file. CVE-2009-1537 Exploit Probability: 51.4% |
May 20, 2026 |
| Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability |
Microsoft Windows contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Windows Server Service that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request that triggers an overflow during path canonicalization. CVE-2008-4250 Exploit Probability: 98.8% |
May 20, 2026 |
| Microsoft Exchange Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability |
Microsoft Exchange Server contains a cross-site scripting vulnerability during web page generation in Outlook Web Access and when certain interaction conditions are met, arbitrary JavaScript can be executed in the browser context. CVE-2026-42897 Exploit Probability: 5.6% |
May 15, 2026 |
Of the known exploited vulnerabilities above, 5 are in the top 1%, or the 99th percentile of the EPSS exploit probability rankings. 4 known exploited Microsoft vulnerabilities are in the top 5% (95th percentile or greater) of the EPSS exploit probability rankings.
Top 10 Riskiest Microsoft Vulnerabilities
Based on the current exploit probability, these Microsoft vulnerabilities are on CISA's Known Exploited vulnerabilities list (KEV) and are ranked by the current EPSS exploit probability.
| Rank | CVE | EPSS | Vulnerability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CVE-2021-34473 | 100.0% | Microsoft Exchange Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| 2 | CVE-2019-0708 | 100.0% | "BlueKeep" Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| 3 | CVE-2015-1635 | 100.0% | Microsoft HTTP.sys Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| 4 | CVE-2025-53770 | 100.0% | Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
| 5 | CVE-2021-26855 | 100.0% | Microsoft OWA Exchange Control Panel (ECP) Exploit Chain |
| 6 | CVE-2025-49704 | 100.0% | Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Vulnerability |
| 7 | CVE-2021-34523 | 100.0% | Microsoft Exchange Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| 8 | CVE-2023-29357 | 100.0% | Microsoft SharePoint Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability |
| 9 | CVE-2025-59287 | 100.0% | Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability |
| 10 | CVE-2012-0158 | 100.0% | Microsoft MSCOMCTL.OCX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
By the Year
In 2026 there have been 8448 vulnerabilities in Microsoft with an average score of 7.3 out of ten. Last year, in 2025 Microsoft had 2759 security vulnerabilities published. That is, 5689 more vulnerabilities have already been reported in 2026 as compared to last year. However, the average CVE base score of the vulnerabilities in 2026 is greater by 0.04.
| Year | Vulnerabilities | Average Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8448 | 7.27 |
| 2025 | 2759 | 7.23 |
| 2024 | 2182 | 7.39 |
| 2023 | 1695 | 7.21 |
| 2022 | 1389 | 7.43 |
| 2021 | 1153 | 7.44 |
| 2020 | 1253 | 7.19 |
| 2019 | 831 | 7.08 |
| 2018 | 661 | 7.03 |
It may take a day or so for new Microsoft vulnerabilities to show up in the stats or in the list of recent security vulnerabilities. Additionally vulnerabilities may be tagged under a different product or component name.
Recent Microsoft Security Vulnerabilities
| CVE | Date | Vulnerability | Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-83938 | Oct 22, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityMissing authentication for critical function in Azure Kubernetes Configuration Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-96185 | Oct 22, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft Exchange Online Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityStack-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Exchange Online allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97785 | Oct 22, 2026 |
Oct 2026: AAD App Proxy Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityImproper authentication in AAD App Proxy allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-80092 | Oct 16, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft Identity Web Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityAuthentication bypass by assumed-immutable data in Microsoft Identity Web allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-92707 | Oct 15, 2026 |
DoS via PrimitiveObjectFormatter in MessagePack for C# before 2.5.303/3.1.9MessagePack for C# is a MessagePack serializer for C#. Prior to 2.5.303 and 3.1.9, deserializing attacker-controlled MessagePack data as System.Object through PrimitiveObjectFormatter can cause excessive memory allocation. The formatter allocates an object[] from each declared array length before the configured object-graph depth limit rejects the input, while nested array headers can reuse the same trailing unread bytes to satisfy per-header length validation. A comparatively small payload can therefore keep many large arrays alive at once. When an attacker can submit such data repeatedly, the allocations can cause severe managed-heap pressure, excessive garbage collection, process termination, or loss of service. Exposure requires an application to deserialize untrusted data through the affected formatter path and permit repeated attacker-controlled submissions, such as a reachable ASP.NET Core SignalR hub method with an object parameter and AddMessagePackProtocol() enabled. This issue is fixed in versions 2.5.303 and 3.1.9. |
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| CVE-2026-88164 | Oct 14, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft Office SharePoint Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityMissing authorization in Microsoft Office SharePoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-94512 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-94520 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service VulnerabilityUse of externally-controlled format string in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-85919 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88084 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service VulnerabilityAllocation of resources without limits or throttling in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88085 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88086 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over an adjacent network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88088 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityInteger overflow or wraparound in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
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| CVE-2026-88089 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-85888 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88081 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88082 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-88083 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityStack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-62840 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Linux Kernel Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityTime-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Linux Kernel allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
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| CVE-2026-65674 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityDeserialization of untrusted data in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-67626 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service VulnerabilityUncontrolled resource consumption in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-67628 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-68883 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-70189 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-83945 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-85876 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityUse after free in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-85886 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-67625 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityHeap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-96956 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: SQL Server Elevation of Privilege VulnerabilityStack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97801 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: .NET Framework Tampering VulnerabilityImproper validation of specified type of input in .NET Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97781 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Microsoft Office OneNote Remote Code Execution VulnerabilityImproper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Microsoft Office OneNote allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97841 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97840 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97839 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97842 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97838 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97843 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97837 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97844 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97836 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97835 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97834 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97833 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97822 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97832 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97828 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityBuffer over-read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
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| CVE-2026-97825 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97827 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97826 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |
| CVE-2026-97829 | Oct 13, 2026 |
Oct 2026: Role: DNS Server Information Disclosure VulnerabilityOut-of-bounds read in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. |
And others... |