Is CVE-2026-32225 exploited in the wild?

No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-32225 being exploited in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2026-32225?

High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 14 April 2026.

Which products and versions are affected?

Microsoft Windows 11 22H3, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1; Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2; Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Base.

Is there a fix for CVE-2026-32225?

No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.

How is CVE-2026-32225 attacked?

It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.

Am I affected by CVE-2026-32225?

Check whether you run Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 10 or Microsoft Windows Server 2012 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

CVE-2026-32225: Microsoft Windows Shell protection mechanism failure

CVE-2026-32225 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-04-14

A security bypass vulnerability exists in the Windows Shell, the component responsible for the desktop user interface and file management. An attacker could exploit this over a network to bypass built-in security protections, potentially leading to unauthorized access or the execution of malicious actions. Successful exploitation requires a user to interact with a malicious file or link, which could result in a full compromise of the affected system.

Technologies: Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2012. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-32225 exploited in the wild?: No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-32225 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-32225?: High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 14 April 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?: Microsoft Windows 11 22H3, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1; Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2; Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Base.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-32225?: No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-32225 attacked?: It is attacked over the network, in an operating system.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-32225?: Check whether you run Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 10 or Microsoft Windows Server 2012 at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A protection mechanism failure (CWE-693) exists in the Windows Shell component across multiple versions of Windows and Windows Server. The vulnerability is reachable over the network and is triggered when a user interacts with a malicious resource (UI:R). According to the CVSS vector, the exploit can lead to a total loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H). Microsoft has released security updates to address this issue; administrators should apply the latest cumulative updates for their respective Windows versions.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2
Microsoft Windows 11 22H3, 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and Base

Timeline

2026-04-14: disclosed
2026-04-14: advisory: Microsoft released the security update guide for this vulnerability.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32225

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