CVE-2026-59117
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Terminal to execute arbitrary program code.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability allows a remote, anonymous attacker to execute arbitrary program code.
- Who is affected
- Deployments of Microsoft Windows Terminal.
- Urgency
- Remediation is medium due to the potential for code execution by anonymous attackers.
- Action
- Update Microsoft Windows Terminal to the latest version.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.44% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 36% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (4)
- medium[NEW] [medium] Microsoft Windows Terminal: Vulnerability allows code executioncert-bund · 2026-07-17
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows (July 17, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-17
- highCVE-2026-59117: Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Terminal allows an unauthorized attacker to execute …nvd · 2026-07-16
- highCVE-2026-59117: Windows Terminal Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilitymsrc · 2026-07-14
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