RCE in Microsoft Windows Admin Center
CVE-2026-56197
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.010 (62.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 62nd percentile — 62.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.010 · newest: 0.010 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows Admin Center — versions 1809.0
- Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- Windows Admin Center (WAC) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56197?
- CVE-2026-56197 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Admin Center, classified under Command Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2026-07-14.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56197?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.