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CVE-2026-54992: Microsoft Message Queuing Queue Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

highpublic exploitCVSS 8.4CVE-2026-54992
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

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What
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Who is affected
Deployments of Windows Message Queuing that are vulnerable to this issue.
Urgency
Remediation is high urgency due to the potential for remote code execution.
Action
Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.4
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54992

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.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-54992coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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