CVE-2026-23674: CWE-41: Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows MapUrlToZone allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-23674) arises from improper resolution of path equivalence in the Windows MapUrlToZone function in Windows 10 Version 1607. It enables an attacker to bypass security features remotely without privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with a network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass security features remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions that compromise confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-23674 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-23674: CWE-41: Improper Resolution of Path Equivalence in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows MapUrlToZone allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-23674) arises from improper resolution of path equivalence in the Windows MapUrlToZone function in Windows 10 Version 1607. It enables an attacker to bypass security features remotely without privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, indicating high severity, with a network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. Microsoft has released an official fix for this vulnerability as documented in their security update guide.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to bypass security features remotely, potentially leading to unauthorized access or actions that compromise confidentiality. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability directly. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-23674 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-01-14T16:59:33.466Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-23674","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69b05628ea502d3aa87d68c7
Added to database: 03/10/2026, 17:34:32 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 20:25:47 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:57 UTC
Views: 182
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