CWE-422: Unprotected Windows Messaging Channel ('Shatter')

low-risk

The product does not properly verify the source of a message in the Windows Messaging System while running at elevated privileges, creating an alternate channel through which an attacker can directly send a message to the product.

Abstraction: Variant

Common Consequences

Access Control Gain Privileges or Assume Identity

Real-World Examples (2)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2025-20094 8.8 0.0%
CVE-2025-22894 8.8 0.0%
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low-risk
Active Threat 0/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal