CVE-2026-25166
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.96%
Last modified
CVE-2026-25166 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.. EPSS estimates a 1.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8957 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8511 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.7058 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.7058 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6783 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7979 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7979 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.1719 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8957 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8511 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4830 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2207 |
References
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-25166?
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-25166?
CVE-2026-25166 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-25166?
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.
How Strix Helps
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