What is CVE-2026-55015?

CVE-2026-55015 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Microsoft Remote Help Denial of Service Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-55015 cover?

CVE-2026-55015 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-55015. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-55015?

CVE-2026-55015 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-55015?

CVE-2026-55015 affects 1 product, including: Windows Remote Help.

CVE-2026-55015HighCVSS 5.5

Microsoft Remote Help Denial of Service Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

August 20, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

🎯 Affected products1

Windows Remote Help

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 5.2.1040.0

🔗 References (3)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55015
patchhttps://catalog.update.microsoft.com/ScopedViewInline.aspx?updateid=21a0ea07-2ef5-4be7-b621-07b8f1b3538e
referencehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/remote-help/?tabs=windows