<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>WildforTech Security Advisories — Microsoft</title><description>Actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products.</description><link>https://wildfortech.com</link><atom:link href="https://wildfortech.com/security/vendor/microsoft.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>CVE-2026-33824 — Microsoft Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions Double Free Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-33824</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-33824</guid><description>A double free vulnerability in Microsoft&apos;s Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. IKE is a core component of IPsec VPN infrastructure, meaning this flaw sits in a network-facing service that organizations rely on for secure communications. Successful exploitation could give an attacker full control of the affected system without requiring physical access, making this a high-priority concern for any environment using Microsoft IKE-based VPN services.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-55040 — Microsoft SharePoint Weak Authentication Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-55040</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-55040</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication controls over a network, meaning they could potentially gain unauthorized access to SharePoint resources without valid credentials. SharePoint is widely used for internal collaboration and document management, so a successful exploit could expose sensitive organizational data or serve as an entry point for further compromise. No ransomware use has been confirmed, but authentication bypass flaws are high-value targets for attackers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-68820 — Microsoft Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Use-After-Free Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-68820</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-68820</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock (afd.sys) allows an attacker who already has local access to a Windows system to elevate their privileges through a use-after-free flaw. In practice, this means a low-privileged user or malware already running on a machine could gain SYSTEM-level control, making it a critical stepping stone in multi-stage attacks or insider threat scenarios, even though it requires prior local authentication.</description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock </category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-50522 — Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability </title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-50522</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-50522</guid><description>Microsoft SharePoint has a deserialization flaw that lets an unauthenticated attacker send specially crafted data across a network and execute arbitrary code on the server — without needing valid credentials. Because SharePoint is commonly internet-facing and central to business collaboration, a successful exploit could give attackers a foothold inside the corporate environment, potentially leading to data theft, lateral movement, or ransomware deployment.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-58644 — Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-58644</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-58644</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint allows an unauthenticated attacker to send maliciously crafted data across a network that SharePoint improperly deserializes, triggering arbitrary code execution. Because no authentication is required, the attack surface is broad — any internet-exposed SharePoint instance is at risk. Successful exploitation could give attackers full control over the affected server, potentially leading to data theft, lateral movement, or further compromise of internal systems.</description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-56155 — Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services Insufficient Granularity of Access Control Vulnerability </title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-56155</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-56155</guid><description>Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) is a widely deployed identity and single sign-on solution used across enterprise environments. This vulnerability allows an attacker who already has some level of authorized access to escalate their privileges locally, potentially gaining broader control over federated identity infrastructure. Because AD FS is often central to authentication across many connected systems and applications, a successful privilege escalation here could have serious downstream consequences for organizational security.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Active Directory Federation Services</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-56164 — Microsoft SharePoint Server Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-56164</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-56164</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server allows an unauthenticated attacker to elevate their privileges over the network without needing to log in first. Because SharePoint is commonly used to store sensitive documents and collaborate across organizations, an attacker exploiting this flaw could gain elevated access to critical content and functionality. The missing authentication check means there is no credential barrier to exploitation, making this especially dangerous for internet-facing SharePoint deployments.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint Server</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-45659 — Microsoft SharePoint Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-45659</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-45659</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server allows an attacker who already has some level of authorized access to exploit unsafe data deserialization and execute arbitrary code remotely. Because the attacker only needs to be &apos;authorized&apos; rather than a full administrator, the bar for exploitation is lower than it might appear. Critically, this flaw has already been linked to ransomware campaigns, meaning real-world threat actors are actively weaponizing it to cause significant business disruption.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint Server</category></item><item><title>CVE-2008-4250 — Microsoft Windows Buffer Overflow Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2008-4250</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2008-4250</guid><description>This critical vulnerability in Microsoft&apos;s Windows Server Service allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted RPC request. The flaw triggers a buffer overflow during path canonicalization, meaning no user interaction is required. Successful exploitation grants full system control, making this a high-priority risk for any Windows environment where the Server Service is reachable over a network — which includes most default Windows installations.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2009-1537 — Microsoft DirectX NULL Byte Overwrite Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2009-1537</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2009-1537</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft DirectX&apos;s QuickTime Movie Parser Filter allows attackers to execute arbitrary code simply by tricking a user into opening a specially crafted QuickTime media file. Because DirectShow is widely used for media playback, the attack surface is broad — any system that processes QuickTime content through DirectX could be compromised remotely. Successful exploitation gives an attacker the same privileges as the logged-in user, making this a serious remote code execution risk.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>DirectX</category></item><item><title>CVE-2010-0249 — Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2010-0249</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2010-0249</guid><description>This use-after-free flaw in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code simply by getting a user to visit a malicious web page. By manipulating a pointer to an already-deleted object, an attacker can gain full control of the affected system. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because Internet Explorer is likely end-of-life or end-of-service, meaning ongoing security support may no longer exist, leaving systems permanently exposed if the software continues to be used.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Internet Explorer</category></item><item><title>CVE-2010-0806 — Microsoft Internet Explorer Use-After-Free Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2010-0806</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2010-0806</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting a use-after-free flaw — a memory corruption issue where the browser attempts to access a pointer to an object that has already been deleted. A successful attack could give an attacker full control of the affected system. CISA notes the product may be end-of-life or end-of-service, meaning it likely no longer receives security updates, leaving systems permanently exposed if the software remains in use.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Internet Explorer</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-41091 — Microsoft Defender Link Following Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-41091</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-41091</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Defender allows an attacker who already has some level of authorized access to a system to exploit a link following weakness and gain higher privileges locally. In practice, this means a low-privileged user or compromised account could leverage Defender itself — a trusted security tool — to escalate their access, potentially taking full control of the affected machine. Because Defender is widely deployed across Windows environments, the attack surface is broad.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Defender</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-45498 — Microsoft Defender Denial of Service Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-45498</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-45498</guid><description>Microsoft Defender, the security software built into Windows environments, contains an unspecified flaw that can be exploited to cause a denial of service condition. This means an attacker could potentially disable or disrupt the endpoint protection that organizations rely on to detect and block threats. Losing Defender availability could leave systems exposed to malware or other attacks during the outage window, making this a meaningful risk even without direct code execution.</description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Defender</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-42897 — Microsoft Exchange Server Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-42897</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-42897</guid><description>This vulnerability affects Microsoft Exchange Server&apos;s Outlook Web Access (OWA) interface, allowing attackers to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript in a victim&apos;s browser under specific interaction conditions. A successful exploit could let an attacker hijack user sessions, steal credentials, or perform actions on behalf of the user within OWA — all without needing direct server access. Because Exchange is commonly used for corporate email, a widely exploited XSS here could serve as an entry point into broader organizational compromise.</description><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Microsoft</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-32202 — Microsoft Windows Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-32202</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-32202</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Shell allows an unauthenticated attacker on a network to spoof content or identity by exploiting a failure in a protection mechanism. In practical terms, an attacker could manipulate what users or systems see as trustworthy, potentially enabling phishing, credential theft, or further compromise. Because it requires no authentication and operates over the network, the attack surface is broad and the barrier to exploitation is relatively low.</description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-33825 — Microsoft Defender Insufficient Granularity of Access Control Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-33825</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-33825</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Defender allows an attacker who already has some level of authorized access to a system to gain higher privileges locally. Because Defender runs with elevated trust on virtually every modern Windows environment, a privilege escalation here can let an attacker move from a limited user account to full system control. The fact that ransomware groups are actively exploiting this makes it especially urgent for organizations of all sizes.</description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Defender</category></item><item><title>CVE-2009-0238 — Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2009-0238</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2009-0238</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code simply by convincing a user to open a maliciously crafted Excel file containing a malformed object. If exploited, the attacker can gain complete control of the affected system — the same level of access as the logged-in user. Since opening a file is a routine action, social engineering via email or file sharing makes this a practical and dangerous attack vector for any organization using Excel.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-32201 — Microsoft SharePoint Server Improper Input Validation Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-32201</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-32201</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server allows an unauthenticated network attacker to perform spoofing attacks by exploiting improper input validation. In practice, this means an attacker could impersonate trusted users or systems within a SharePoint environment, potentially gaining access to sensitive content, manipulating workflows, or deceiving users and services that rely on SharePoint&apos;s identity assertions. SharePoint is widely deployed for collaboration and document management, making a spoofing flaw particularly dangerous in enterprise environments.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint Server</category></item><item><title>CVE-2012-1854 — Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications Insecure Library Loading Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2012-1854</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2012-1854</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) allows an attacker to exploit insecure library loading behavior, potentially enabling remote code execution. Because VBA is embedded in Microsoft Office applications widely used across organizations, a successful exploit could let an attacker run arbitrary code with the privileges of the logged-in user — making it a significant risk in environments where Office macros are commonly used or where users open documents from untrusted sources.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)</category></item><item><title>CVE-2023-21529 — Microsoft Exchange Server Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2023-21529</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2023-21529</guid><description>Microsoft Exchange Server contains a flaw in how it handles deserialized data, meaning an attacker who has already authenticated to the server can send specially crafted data to trigger remote code execution. Because Exchange servers are central to email infrastructure, a compromised server can expose sensitive communications, serve as a pivot point into the broader network, and enable ransomware deployment — this vulnerability is confirmed to have been used in ransomware attacks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Exchange Server</category></item><item><title>CVE-2023-36424 — Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2023-36424</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2023-36424</guid><description>This vulnerability affects the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver, a core component present across Windows environments. An out-of-bounds read flaw in this driver can be exploited by an attacker to escalate their privileges on a compromised system. In practice, this means a local attacker or malware with limited access could leverage this flaw to gain higher-level system control, significantly increasing the damage potential of an otherwise contained intrusion.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-60710 — Microsoft Windows Link Following Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-60710</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-60710</guid><description>This Windows vulnerability allows an attacker to follow symbolic links or similar path references to gain elevated privileges on a compromised system. Because it enables privilege escalation, an attacker with limited access can leverage it to gain full control. Its active use in ransomware campaigns makes it especially urgent — ransomware operators frequently chain privilege escalation flaws with initial access exploits to maximize damage and spread laterally across networks.</description><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-20963 — Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-20963</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-20963</guid><description>Microsoft SharePoint has a deserialization flaw that lets an unauthenticated attacker execute arbitrary code remotely — no credentials required. Deserialization vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous because they can be triggered by sending specially crafted data to the server, potentially giving attackers full control over the SharePoint environment and any data or systems it connects to. With SharePoint often serving as a central collaboration hub, a successful exploit could have broad organizational impact.</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2008-0015 —  Microsoft Windows Video ActiveX Control Remote Code Execution Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2008-0015</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2008-0015</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Windows&apos; Video ActiveX Control allows attackers to execute arbitrary code simply by luring a user to a malicious web page. Because the attacker inherits the victim&apos;s user rights, a logged-in administrator could hand over full system control. The web-based delivery mechanism makes this especially dangerous, as no file download or complex interaction is required — just visiting a compromised or attacker-controlled page is enough to trigger exploitation.</description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2024-43468 — Microsoft Configuration Manager SQL Injection Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2024-43468</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2024-43468</guid><description>Microsoft Configuration Manager, widely used by enterprises to manage endpoints and software deployments, contains an SQL injection flaw that requires no authentication to exploit. An attacker can send crafted requests to execute arbitrary commands on the server or its underlying database without any credentials. Because Configuration Manager typically has broad access across an enterprise environment, successful exploitation could give an attacker significant control over managed systems and sensitive infrastructure data.</description><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Configuration Manager</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21510 — Microsoft Windows Shell Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21510</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21510</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Shell allows a remote, unauthorized attacker to bypass a built-in security feature over a network. Protection mechanism failures like this are serious because they can serve as stepping stones — letting attackers sidestep defenses that would otherwise block malicious activity. While ransomware use is not currently confirmed, network-exploitable security bypasses are frequently chained with other vulnerabilities to achieve full system compromise.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21513 — Microsoft MSHTML Framework Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21513</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21513</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft&apos;s MSHTML framework — the rendering engine underlying Internet Explorer and still present in modern Windows — allows a remote, unauthenticated attacker to bypass a built-in security feature over a network. MSHTML components remain active in many Windows environments even when IE is not used directly, meaning a wide range of systems could be exposed. A successful bypass could pave the way for further exploitation, making this a meaningful risk for organizations that have not applied vendor guidance.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21514 — Microsoft Office Word Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21514</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21514</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Office Word allows an attacker who already has some level of authorized access to a system to gain higher privileges locally. Because it involves the application trusting inputs it shouldn&apos;t, a logged-in user or process could exploit this to escalate their permissions beyond what they should have. While it requires existing access rather than remote exploitation, privilege escalation flaws are a common stepping stone in broader attacks and should not be treated as low priority.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21519 — Microsoft Windows Type Confusion Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21519</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21519</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft&apos;s Desktop Windows Manager allows an attacker who already has local access to a Windows system to elevate their privileges — meaning they could gain higher-level control than they&apos;re authorized to have. Type confusion flaws occur when software mishandles data types, potentially enabling malicious code execution at elevated permission levels. For organizations, this means a compromised or malicious insider account could be leveraged to take deeper control of affected systems.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21525 — Microsoft Windows NULL Pointer Dereference Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21525</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21525</guid><description>This vulnerability affects the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager, a component that handles VPN and dial-up connections. An unauthenticated local attacker can trigger a NULL pointer dereference, crashing the service and causing a denial of service. While this requires local access and does not enable remote code execution, it could be abused to disrupt remote access services on servers or workstations, potentially interrupting business connectivity or masking other malicious activity.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21533 — Microsoft Windows Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21533</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21533</guid><description>This vulnerability in Windows Remote Desktop Services allows an attacker who already has some level of authorized access to escalate their privileges locally. In practical terms, a low-privileged user or a compromised account could leverage this flaw to gain higher-level control over a system, potentially taking administrative actions they should not be permitted to perform. This makes it particularly dangerous in environments where Remote Desktop Services are widely used for remote administration or access.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-21509 — Microsoft Office Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21509</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-21509</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Office allows a local attacker to bypass a security feature by exploiting the application&apos;s reliance on untrusted inputs in a security decision. While it requires local access, a successful exploit could undermine protections users rely on to stay safe when working with Office documents. The risk is elevated because some affected products may be end-of-life or end-of-service, meaning they may no longer receive security updates, leaving users permanently exposed.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office</category></item><item><title>CVE-2026-20805 — Microsoft Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-20805</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2026-20805</guid><description>This vulnerability in Windows Desktop Window Manager allows a locally authenticated attacker to access information they shouldn&apos;t be able to see. While exploitation requires the attacker to already have some level of local access, information disclosure flaws are commonly chained with other vulnerabilities to escalate an attack — for example, leaking memory addresses or sensitive data to bypass security controls and enable further compromise of the system.</description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2009-0556 — Microsoft Office PowerPoint Code Injection Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2009-0556</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2009-0556</guid><description>A maliciously crafted PowerPoint file can trigger memory corruption in Microsoft Office PowerPoint through an invalid index value in an OutlineTextRefAtom, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim&apos;s machine. In practice, this means opening a booby-trapped .ppt file — received via email or downloaded from the web — could give an attacker full control of the system. This type of file-based code execution vulnerability is a common vector for targeted attacks and malware delivery.</description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-62221 — Microsoft Windows Use After Free Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-62221</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-62221</guid><description>A use-after-free flaw in the Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver lets a locally authenticated attacker escalate their privileges on the affected system. This means an attacker who already has a foothold — even with limited user rights — could leverage this bug to gain higher-level access, potentially taking full control of the machine. This is especially concerning in shared or enterprise environments where lateral movement and privilege escalation are key steps in ransomware and targeted attack chains.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-62215 — Microsoft Windows Race Condition Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-62215</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-62215</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Windows Kernel allows a low-privileged local user to exploit a race condition and elevate their access to SYSTEM level — the highest privilege on a Windows machine. While an attacker needs an existing foothold on the system, this flaw is a critical stepping stone: it turns a limited compromise into full system control, enabling installation of malware, credential theft, or complete takeover without additional authentication.</description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-59287 — Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-59287</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-59287</guid><description>WSUS is widely used by Windows environments to manage and distribute software updates across enterprise networks. A deserialization flaw in WSUS means an attacker can send specially crafted data that the service processes as trusted, leading to remote code execution. Because WSUS servers often hold privileged positions in enterprise networks and communicate with many endpoints, a compromise could have significant lateral movement and supply-chain-style impact across an organization.</description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-33073 — Microsoft Windows SMB Client Improper Access Control Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-33073</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-33073</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Windows SMB Client allows an attacker to trick a victim machine into connecting back to an attacker-controlled system via SMB and authenticating, effectively leaking credentials or enabling privilege escalation. Because SMB is ubiquitous in Windows environments for file sharing and network communication, this flaw is broadly exploitable. A successful attack could let an attacker elevate their privileges on the network, potentially gaining access well beyond their initial foothold.</description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-24990 — Microsoft Windows Untrusted Pointer Dereference Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-24990</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-24990</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Agere Modem Driver allows an attacker to exploit an untrusted pointer dereference, a flaw where the system follows a memory pointer it shouldn&apos;t trust, to escalate their privileges to administrator level. This means a low-privileged attacker who already has some access to a system could effectively take full control of it, making this a serious stepping-stone vulnerability in multi-stage attacks.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-59230 — Microsoft Windows Improper Access Control Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-59230</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-59230</guid><description>This vulnerability in Windows Remote Access Connection Manager (RASMAN) allows an already-authenticated local attacker to escalate their privileges on the affected system. In practical terms, this means a low-privileged user or compromised account could gain higher-level system access, making it a significant risk in environments where insider threats or initial-access scenarios are a concern. Privilege escalation flaws are commonly chained with other exploits to achieve full system compromise.</description><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2010-3962 — Microsoft Internet Explorer Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2010-3962</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2010-3962</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer involves uninitialized memory corruption that can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on a victim&apos;s machine, likely through a malicious webpage. Because it enables remote code execution, an attacker could gain full control of an affected system with no physical access required. The affected IE versions may be end-of-life, meaning no further security updates are expected, making continued use a significant ongoing risk.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Internet Explorer</category></item><item><title>CVE-2011-3402 — Microsoft Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2011-3402</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2011-3402</guid><description>A flaw in how Windows parses TrueType fonts, deep inside the kernel-mode graphics driver (win32k.sys), lets an attacker run arbitrary code simply by getting a user to open a malicious Word document or visit a crafted web page. Because the vulnerability lives in kernel-mode code, successful exploitation can grant an attacker full control of the affected system — making this a high-severity, low-interaction risk for any organization still running unpatched Windows endpoints.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2013-3918 — Microsoft Windows Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2013-3918</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2013-3918</guid><description>This decade-old flaw in a Windows ActiveX control (icardie.dll) lets attackers execute arbitrary code simply by tricking a user into visiting a malicious webpage. The attacker gains whatever privileges the logged-in user holds, meaning admin accounts face full system compromise. Because the affected product may be end-of-life, many environments could still be running vulnerable software without receiving further security updates, making exposure particularly serious.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2021-43226 — Microsoft Windows Privilege Escalation Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2021-43226</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2021-43226</guid><description>This vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) driver allows a local attacker with existing privileges to escalate further and bypass security mechanisms. It has been actively exploited in ransomware campaigns, meaning real-world threat actors are using it to gain deeper control over compromised systems. Because it requires only local access — something malware frequently achieves after initial infection — this flaw represents a significant risk in environments that haven&apos;t applied Microsoft&apos;s patch.</description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item><item><title>CVE-2007-0671 — Microsoft Office Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2007-0671</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2007-0671</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Office Excel allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a victim&apos;s machine simply by getting them to open a malicious Excel file. Delivery methods include email attachments or drive-by downloads from compromised websites. Because code execution happens at the user&apos;s privilege level, a successful exploit could give an attacker full control of the affected system, making this a high-risk threat for any organization using the affected Excel version.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office</category></item><item><title>CVE-2013-3893 — Microsoft Internet Explorer Resource Management Errors Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2013-3893</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2013-3893</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer allows attackers to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary code remotely — meaning a user simply visiting a malicious website could give an attacker full control of their system. Because Internet Explorer is likely end-of-life or end-of-service in the affected versions, Microsoft will not issue further patches, leaving any remaining users permanently exposed. Organizations still running these IE versions face serious, unmitigated risk.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Internet Explorer</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-49704 — Microsoft SharePoint Code Injection Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-49704</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-49704</guid><description>This SharePoint code injection flaw lets an authenticated attacker execute arbitrary code across the network — no physical access required. It has been exploited in ransomware attacks and can be chained with a second vulnerability (CVE-2025-49706) to amplify impact. A patch bypass (CVE-2025-53770) also exists, meaning the original fix alone is insufficient; organizations must apply the newer, more robust update that addresses both the original flaw and the bypass.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-49706 — Microsoft SharePoint Improper Authentication Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-49706</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-49706</guid><description>This Microsoft SharePoint flaw lets an authenticated attacker impersonate other users over a network, potentially exposing sensitive data and allowing unauthorized modifications. It has been used in ransomware attacks, making it high priority. It can be chained with CVE-2025-49704 to amplify impact, and a patch bypass (CVE-2025-53771) already exists, meaning the original fix alone may be insufficient — the newer update for CVE-2025-53771 is described as providing stronger protection.</description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-53770 — Microsoft SharePoint Deserialization of Untrusted Data Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-53770</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-53770</guid><description>This critical SharePoint Server flaw lets an unauthenticated attacker execute arbitrary code over the network by exploiting how SharePoint processes untrusted serialized data. It bypasses a previously issued patch (CVE-2025-49704), meaning organizations that already applied that fix are not fully protected. It can be chained with a second vulnerability (CVE-2025-53771) to amplify impact, and it is already being used in ransomware attacks, making rapid action essential for any organization running on-premises SharePoint.</description><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>SharePoint</category></item><item><title>CVE-2025-33053 —  Microsoft Windows External Control of File Name or Path Vulnerability</title><link>https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-33053</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://wildfortech.com/security#CVE-2025-33053</guid><description>This vulnerability in Microsoft Windows allows an attacker to craft a malicious Internet Shortcut file (.url) that references a remote WebDAV server via the WorkingDirectory attribute. When a user interacts with such a file, Windows may execute code fetched from that attacker-controlled remote location. This is a practical, user-triggered attack path — commonly delivered via phishing or malicious downloads — that could result in full code execution on the victim&apos;s machine.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Microsoft</category><category>Windows</category></item></channel></rss>