Windows Shell 0-Click Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Bypass SmartScreen

Windows Shell 0-Click Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Bypass SmartScreen

• Microsoft has confirmed the active exploitation of CVE-2026-32202, a 0-click vulnerability in Windows Shell.
• This critical flaw enables attackers to bypass Windows Defender SmartScreen, a key browser-integrated security feature protecting against malicious web content and downloads.
• Its 0-click nature allows for exploitation without user interaction, increasing the risk of compromise through specially crafted inputs often encountered via web browsing.

Source: Cybersecurity News | Date: April 25, 2026

References

1. New Windows 0-Click Vulnerability Exploited to Bypass Defender SmartScreen - Cybersecurity News