CVE-2026-56197: Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Admin Center al

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-56197?

windows admin center: upgrade to 2606. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-56197 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56197 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-56197 affect?

CVE-2026-56197 affects windows admin center. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-56197?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-56197 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting windows admin center. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 38%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-77
Published	2026-07-14
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-14 18:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 21:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows admin center UPGRADE

Affected: < 2606

Fixed in: 2606

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy windows-admin-center || rpm -q windows-admin-center || windows-admin-center --version

2. UPGRADE to 2606 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade windows-admin-center

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade windows-admin-center

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · conda · FIXED · 26.9.4-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-09931756f1 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-09931756f1

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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-2026-56197?

windows admin center: upgrade to 2606. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-56197 being exploited?

CVE-2026-56197 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-2026-56197 affect?

CVE-2026-56197 affects windows admin center. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-56197?

Priority 51/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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