Microsoft Fixes Exploited Mark of the Web Bypass Vulnerability (CVE-2026-96951)
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Another patchday of big numbers: Microsoft closes more than 1,400 vulnerabilities. Windows 10 and 11 get fresh updates - for Windows 11 24H2 in the home and pro output it is the last regular security package. (Continue reading)
Update Windows: Record Patch Tuesday fixes flaw already under attack
Microsoft’s October Patch Tuesday release addresses a record-breaking 1,413 vulnerabilities, including an actively exploited Windows Shell zero-day and two other publicly disclosed flaws. Just when you thought a previous record would stand for a while, Microsoft comes out again with the largest monthly Patch Tuesday release. Microsoft has said its growing use of AI to
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Microsoft Windows. Some of them allow an attacker to cause arbitrary code execution remotely, increased privileges and denial of service remotely. Microsoft indicates that vulnerability CVE-2026-96951... Vulnerabilities
Microsoft fixes exploited Mark of the Web bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-96951)
In another record-breaking Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has squashed over 1,400 security bugs, including a Mark of the Web bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-96951) exploited by attackers in the wild. CVE-2026-96951 is a command injection vulnerability in Windows Shell that can be triggered by remote attackers via a file that is designed to exploit the vulnerability. Such a file can be sent to the user via email, instant message, or collaboration tools …
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