Findings

CVE-2026-21513

Microsoft MSHTML Framework Protection Mechanism Failure Vulnerability

Published Feb 10, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · Microsoft Windows

Microsoft MSHTML Framework contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Feb 10, 2026 · Catalog

    Detected

    Microsoft MSHTML Framework contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

  2. Feb 10, 2026 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  3. Mar 3, 2026 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  4. Jun 17, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    Microsoft MSHTML Framework contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CISA due date Mar 3, 2026

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 1607version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 1809version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified
  • vendor Microsoft Windowsversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2026-21513

    Microsoft MSHTML Framework contains a protection mechanism failure vulnerability that could allow an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2026-21513

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2026-21513

    30-day exploitation probability 15.9%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-2026-21513

    Protection mechanism failure in MSHTML Framework allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

    nvd.nist.gov

References

CVE-2026-21513 · ZeroDay Findings