Security & Threat Intelligence · 15.07.2026, 21:36 UTC
ZDI-26-414: Microsoft PowerShell Help Directory Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
| Schweregrad | high |
|---|---|
| CVSS | 7.8 |
| CVE | ↗ |
| Kategorie | Security & Threat Intelligence |
| Quelle | Zero Day Initiative ↗ |
| Veröffentlicht | 15.07.2026 UTC |
Sicherheitsmeldung mit Schweregrad hoch (CVSS 7.8). Betroffene Kennungen: CVE-2026-40400. Technische Details im Tab „Originaltext“; empfohlene Schritte in der Checkliste.
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Microsoft PowerShell. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 7.8. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2026-40400.