CVE-2026-32202: Microsoft Windows Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

Added to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 28 Apr 2026. Vendor: Microsoft. Product: Windows.

Microsoft Windows Shell contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. (due 12 May 2026)