Aug 2026: Windows Remote Help Defense Spoofing Vulnerability
CVE-2026-55013 Published on August 20, 2026
Windows Remote Help Defense Spoofing Vulnerability
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help Defense allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing locally.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2026-55013 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-55013
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Remote Help:- Version 5.0.0.0 and below 5.2.1040.0 is affected.