CVE-2026-21525
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 4.96%
Last modified
CVE-2026-21525 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. Null pointer dereference in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 4.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Null pointer dereference in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8868 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8389 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6937 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6937 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6649 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7781 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7781 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8868 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8389 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4711 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2149 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32313 |
References
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-21525US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-21525?
Null pointer dereference in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-21525?
CVE-2026-21525 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2026-21525?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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