HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2026-32161
HIGH

CVE-2026-32161

CWE-362Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 14, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:20.8th

Official Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Native WiFi Miniport Driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-32161 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

Microsoft14 products
windows 10 1607windows 10 1809windows 10 21h2windows 10 22h2windows 11 23h2windows 11 24h2windows 11 25h2windows 11 26h1windows server 2012windows server 2016windows server 2019windows server 2022+2 more
Source: NVD CPE · 15 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (1)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2026-32161
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.07%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 12, 2026

Related CVEs (CWE-362)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2026-32161 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.