Processor optimization removal or modification of security-critical code in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Conclusion & alert: CVE-2025-26636 is rated Moderate Risk (48.4/100): CVSS Medium severity, with medium exploitation likelihood (EPSS 0.83%). Mandatory action: Review affected assets and schedule remediation.
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EPSS lead: Daily EPSS estimates relative likelihood of exploitation; percentile ranks this CVE among scored vulnerabilities (higher = more severe relative rank).
| # | Date | Old EPSS score | New EPSS score | Delta (New - Old) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-05-04 | 0.47% | 0.83% | +0.35% |
| 2 | 2026-04-24 | 0.44% | 0.47% | +0.03% |
| 3 | 2026-04-13 | — | 0.44% | — |
Full EPSS history (8 records total)
CVSS metrics for this CVE.
| Base score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability | Impact | Score source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 3.1 | MEDIUM |
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1.8 | 3.6 | [email protected] |
| Vendor | Product | Version | Raw CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_11_24h2 | < 10.0.26100.4652 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* |
| microsoft | windows_server_2025 | < 10.0.26100.4652 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26636 | Vendor Advisory |