Windows 11 Version 24H2 vulnerability

Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows SmartScreen allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Published 13 Oct 2026Updated 16 Oct 20261 sources
CVSS 8.8

What happened

Improper resolution of path equivalence in Windows SmartScreen allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Affected versions

Windows 11 Version 24H2: 10.0.26100.0 through before 10.0.26100.9711 (custom); 10.0.26200.0 through before 10.0.26200.9711 (custom); 10.0.28000.0 through before 10.0.28000.3231 (custom); 10.0.26300.0 through before 10.0.26300.9711 (custom) Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

Public PoC references

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