Windows System Image Manager Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2026-25166 · Windows System Image Manager Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
Signals
Windows System Image Manager
Remote Code Execution
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation Unlikely
CWE
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Description
Deserialization of untrusted data in Windows System Image Manager allows an authorized attacker to execute code locally.
FAQ / Articles
FAQ
According to the CVSS metric, the attack vector is local (AV:L). Why does the CVE title indicate that this is a remote code execution? The word Remote in the title refers to the location of the attacker. This type of exploit is sometimes referred to as Arbitrary Code Execution (ACE). The attack itself is carried out locally. This means an attacker or victim needs to execute code from the local machine to exploit the vulnerability.
FAQ
According to the CVSS metric, privileges required is low (PR:L). What does that mean for this vulnerability? Any authenticated attacker could trigger this vulnerability. It does not require admin or other elevated privileges.