CVE-2026-83906
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.01%
Last modified
CVE-2026-83906 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 26h2 | < 10.0.26300.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33650 |
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Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-83906?
Incorrect implementation of authentication algorithm in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-83906?
CVE-2026-83906 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-83906?
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
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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