Week 42 – Warning: This Warning Has Been Removed!

12 – 18 Oct 2026

A dangerous file doesn’t become safe just because its warning label disappears.

Our latest CVE of the Week highlights CVE-2026-96951 (CVSS 8.8), a Windows Shell vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass Mark of the Web (MotW) protections.

A specially crafted file can slip past security warnings, making it easier to trick users into opening malicious content.

Microsoft has confirmed active exploitation, and CISA has added the vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Read our latest article to learn how this security bypass works and why organizations should prioritize patching.

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