CVE-2026-25166
Windows System Image Manager Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
INFO
Published Date :
March 10, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Last Modified :
March 10, 2026, 6:18 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-25166
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Apply Windows updates for System Image Manager.
- Install the latest service pack for Windows.
- Restrict access to System Image Manager.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-25166.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-25166 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-25166 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-25166
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-25166 vulnerability over time.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Mar. 10, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-502 Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-25166