EIP-2026-115776

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows - '.reg' File / Dialog Box Message Spoofing

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-115776. PoCs published by hyp3rlinx.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Windows .reg file dialog box message spoofing vulnerability, allowing an attacker to manipulate the default registry warning messages to trick users into executing malicious registry entries. The PoC includes a persistent RCE backdoor via a crafted .reg file and a remote XML payload.

Description

Microsoft Windows - '.reg' File / Dialog Box Message Spoofing

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by hyp3rlinx · textdoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46533

This exploit demonstrates a Windows .reg file dialog box message spoofing vulnerability, allowing an attacker to manipulate the default registry warning messages to trick users into executing malicious registry entries. The PoC includes a persistent RCE backdoor via a crafted .reg file and a remote XML payload.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows Registry Editor (all versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: User interaction to open the .reg file · Network access to host the XML payload
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026