CVE-2026-55015

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 5.5 EPSS 0.49%
Updated Aug 26, 2026
Microsoft
Parameter Value
CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM)
Affected Versions before 5.2.1040.0
Fixed In 5.2.1040.0
Type CWE-427 (Uncontrolled Search Path Element)
Vendor Microsoft
Public PoC No

Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Local
Requires local access
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
None
No data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Microsoft Remote_Help
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:remote_help:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
5.2.1040.0