Actively exploited · Published Apr 14, 2026 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2026-33824Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Critical 9.8 Exploited
In plain English
A critical-severity double free in Windows 10 Version 1607 from Microsoft. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on August 18, 2026). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 77.1% (higher than 99.6% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.
Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 21, 2026.
Official description
Double free in Windows IKE Extension allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.9060 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.8644 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 – before 10.0.19044.7184 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 – before 10.0.19045.7184 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 – before 10.0.22631.6936 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 – before 10.0.22631.6936 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.8246 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 – before 10.0.26200.8246 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | 10.0.28000.0 – before 10.0.28000.1836 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.9060 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.0 – before 10.0.14393.9060 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.8644 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.0 – before 10.0.17763.8644 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.0 – before 10.0.20348.5020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.0 – before 10.0.25398.2274 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.32690 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.32690 |
Weakness: CWE-415 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/autonomous-ai-cyber-attack-campaign/ third-party-advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2026-33824 government-resource