Untrusted search path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-57097
Published: July 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU137949
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-57097
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows an attacker with physical access to bypass a security feature.
The vulnerability exists due to untrusted search path in Microsoft XML when loading resources from the search path. An attacker with physical access can place a crafted file in a searched location to bypass a security feature.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-57097
Install security update from vendor's website.