Technical Severity
HIGHCVSS v3.1 Metrics
8.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
80.64
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.1
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.1% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Feb 17, 2026
Remediation Due
Mar 10, 2026
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control contains a remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability by constructing a specially crafted Web page. When a user views the Web page, the vulnerability could allow remote code execution. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain the same user rights as the logged-on user.
Remediation Directive
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.