MEDIUM
CVE-2026-35422
CWE-288Published: May 12, 2026· Updated: May 14, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.06%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:17.8th
Official Description
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Windows TCP/IP allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-35422 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-35422
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-288
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.06%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMay 12, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-288)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-35422 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.