HIGH
CVE-2026-33096
CWE-125Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 17, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.07%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:22.3th
Official Description
Out-of-bounds read in Windows HTTP.sys allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-33096 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Microsoft7 products
windows 11 23h2windows 11 24h2windows 11 25h2windows 11 26h1windows server 2022windows server 2022 23h2windows server 2025
Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
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https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33096Mitigation · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-33096
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.07%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedApr 14, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-33096 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.