PatchTheCVECVE-2026-55015: Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
CVE-2026-55015 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting remote help. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 38%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-427 |
| Published | 2026-08-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-18 |
Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-55015?
remote help: upgrade to 5.2.1040.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-55015 being exploited?
CVE-2026-55015 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-55015 affect?
CVE-2026-55015 affects remote help. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Remote Help allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.
How urgent is CVE-2026-55015?
Priority 40/100. On your watchlist
Software pages
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