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.
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.
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.
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.
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