CVE-2026-32183: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Snipping Tool allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32183) involves improper neutralization of special elements in commands within the Windows Snipping Tool on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an attacker to perform command injection, enabling local code execution without privileges. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally on a vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1607 system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires local access and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32183 for detailed patch information and deployment guidance.
CVE-2026-32183: CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Snipping Tool allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-32183) involves improper neutralization of special elements in commands within the Windows Snipping Tool on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). This flaw allows an attacker to perform command injection, enabling local code execution without privileges. Microsoft has published an official fix to remediate this issue. No known exploits in the wild have been reported as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code locally on a vulnerable Windows 10 Version 1607 system. This could lead to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires local access and user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 Version 1607 to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32183 for detailed patch information and deployment guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-11T00:26:53.426Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32183","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3282d89c981fd6bcba
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:34 UTC
Last enriched: 06/19/2026, 17:09:01 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:22:58 UTC
Views: 100
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