Remote Code Execution
The latest Remote Code Execution coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
CVE-2026-44817 Excel RCE: Patch Now to Block Zero-Day Risk
Microsoft’s June 2026 Patch Tuesday brought an unwelcome shock for IT administrators worldwide: CVE-2026-44817, an Important-rated remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Microsoft Excel....
CVE-2026-45486: Remote Code Execution via Malicious Word Doc, Local CVSS Explained
Microsoft has disclosed a new vulnerability in Microsoft Word, tracked as CVE-2026-45486, and classified it as a Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaw. At first glance, this classification appears to...
CVE-2026-45474: Why Microsoft Office's Remote Attack Has a Local CVSS Vector
Microsoft’s advisory for CVE-2026-45474 classifies the vulnerability as a remote code execution flaw in Microsoft Office, yet the CVSS attack vector is listed as local. This apparent contradiction...
Microsoft Discloses Critical Office for Mac RCE Flaw, Fixes Delayed (CVE-2026-45472)
On June 9, 2026, Microsoft published Security Advisory CVE-2026-45472, detailing a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac that currently has no available security...
CVE-2026-45659: Patch All SharePoint 2016 Editions, Not Just Enterprise Server
Microsoft’s May 2026 Patch Tuesday brought a critical remote code execution vulnerability, CVE-2026-45659, to light—and with it, a labeling quirk that could trip up SharePoint administrators. The...
Edge Admins: Patch Critical CVE-2026-45495 RCE Flaw Now
Microsoft released an urgent patch on May 15, 2026, for a high-severity remote code execution flaw in its Chromium-based Edge browser. The vulnerability, cataloged as CVE-2026-45495, enables...
CISA Warns: ScadaBR 1.2.0 Bugs Enable Unauthenticated RCE on OT Systems
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a stark warning for industrial organizations worldwide: the open-source SCADA platform ScadaBR version 1.2.0 harbors four...
May 2026 Patch Tuesday: Critical 9.8-Rated DNS Client RCE Affects All Windows Versions
Microsoft’s May 12, 2026 Patch Tuesday release contains a fix for CVE-2026-41096, a remote code execution vulnerability in the Windows DNS Client that carries a CVSS severity score of 9.8. The bug,...
CVE-2026-42833 Dynamics 365 On-Prem RCE: Patch Now or Mitigate Risk
Microsoft dropped a critical security advisory on May 12, 2026, confirming a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Dynamics 365 On-Premises. Tracked as CVE-2026-42833, the flaw earned a CVSS...
Microsoft Issues Urgent Patch for Critical SharePoint Server 2019 RCE Flaw
Microsoft has released security updates to address a critical remote code execution vulnerability in SharePoint Server 2019, tracked as CVE-2026-40365. The patch, delivered via the SharePoint Server...
CVE-2026-40361: Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Demands Immediate Patching
Microsoft has disclosed CVE-2026-40361, a remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft Word, through its Security Update Guide on May 12, 2026. The advisory carries an urgent tone, starkly...
CVE-2026-40357 SharePoint RCE Exploit Warning: Patch Now or Risk Breach
Microsoft’s security advisory for CVE-2026-40357 isn’t just another patch note—it’s a klaxon. The SharePoint Server remote code execution vulnerability, listed in the May 2026 Security Update...