CVE-2025-21326 Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 7.8 Published Updated

An attacker can execute arbitrary code via a memory corruption vulnerability in Internet Explorer on Windows Server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-21326?

CVE-2025-21326 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2, published on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Internet Explorer Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-21326?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

How do I fix CVE-2025-21326?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-21326 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-21326 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-21326 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hphq-5232-xjcf.

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