CVE-2026-50381: Composite Image File System driver (cimfs.sys) Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Composite Image File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') in Composite Image File System Driver allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- Who is affected
- Authorized users of systems utilizing Composite Image File System.
- Urgency
- Remediation is medium urgency due to the risk of information disclosure.
- Action
- Apply the latest updates for the Composite Image File System driver.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50381
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-2026-503810.29% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 21% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-50381 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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Recent advisories for Composite Image File
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