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
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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
Timeline
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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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