CVE-2026-119952

HIGH

Published Nov 10, 2026 Modified Nov 10, 2026 CWE-208

Description

Observable timing discrepancy in Windows Schannel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.1

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0088

Probability of exploitation

0.60%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-208 CWE-208

References

Other References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-119952

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-119952? +

Observable timing discrepancy in Windows Schannel allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-119952? +

CVE-2026-119952 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.1 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0088, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-119952? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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