CVE-2026-44814: Windows DWM Core Library Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Out-of-bounds read in Windows DWM Core Library allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An out-of-bounds read in the Windows DWM Core Library allows information disclosure.
- Who is affected
- Authorized attackers can exploit this vulnerability locally in Windows DWM Core Library.
- Urgency
- Remediation is medium urgency due to the moderate severity of the vulnerability.
- Action
- Patch the Windows DWM Core Library to address this issue.
AI-assisted analysis generated from the source advisory — verify against the original.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-44814
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-448140.32% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 25% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-44814 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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