EIP-2026-102925

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 - NTFS File Hiding

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-102925. PoCs published by Hans Somers.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a path traversal vulnerability in NTFS where files can be hidden by exceeding the 256-character path limit using SUBST drives. It creates a deep directory structure and places an EICAR test file to evade antivirus scanning.

Description

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0/2000 - NTFS File Hiding

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Hans Somers · locallinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21258

This exploit demonstrates a path traversal vulnerability in NTFS where files can be hidden by exceeding the 256-character path limit using SUBST drives. It creates a deep directory structure and places an EICAR test file to evade antivirus scanning.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows NT4/2000/XP with NTFS
Auth required
Prerequisites: Administrative access to create directories and SUBST drives · NTFS filesystem
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026