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Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

IdentifiersCVE-2026-21247CWE-20· Improper Input Validation

CVE-2026-21247 is a Windows Hyper-V vulnerability caused by improper input validation. The available source material states that an authorized attacker can exploit the flaw locally to execute code on an affected system. The issue affects Windows Hyper-V and is described in multiple references as a remote code execution vulnerability, but the specific vulnerable function, component path, trigger condition, and exploitation mechanics are not provided in the supplied content.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows code execution in the context reachable through the vulnerable Hyper-V component by an authorized local attacker. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected host or virtualization environment, depending on the privileges held by the attacker and the Hyper-V deployment context. The supplied content does not provide more specific post-exploitation detail.

Mitigation

If you can’t patch tonight, do this now.

If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure by limiting local access to Hyper-V hosts to trusted administrators and authorized users only, minimizing interactive logon rights, and restricting use of affected systems until updates can be applied. Because the provided content does not include vendor-specific workaround guidance, no more precise mitigation is currently available.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply Microsoft's February 2026 security updates for affected Windows versions and Hyper-V deployments. The supplied content indicates Microsoft released patches for supported product versions and recommends prompt installation via Windows Update or, if necessary, standalone packages from the Microsoft Update Catalog. Verify successful installation after deployment.
PUBLIC EXPLOITS

Exploits

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No public exploit code observed for this vulnerability.

EXPOSURE SURFACE

Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1607operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 1809operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 21h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 10 22h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 24h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 25h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows 11 26h1operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2016operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2019operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2022 23h2operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 2025operating_system
Microsoft CorporationWindows Server 23h2operating_system

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Threat actor evidence

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Associated malware

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Detection signatures

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Vendor-by-vendor mapping

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Social activity2

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