CVE-2026-96251

Summary

PowerShell allows unauthorized attackers to execute code remotely by relying on untrusted inputs in security decisions, creating a high-severity vulnerability that can lead to full system compromise.

Exploitability

Exploitation requires a network-based attack with user interaction, making it moderately difficult but achievable when users open malicious PowerShell content or interact with compromised systems.

Blast radius

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on target systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise and lateral movement across networks.

Detection

No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.

Prioritized remediation

No fixed version is published. Disable the affected PowerShell features or restrict access to PowerShell execution environments until a patch is available.

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