EIP-2026-115794

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows Explorer - Denial of Service

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-115794. PoCs published by Level.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit triggers a DoS condition in Windows Explorer by creating a directory structure that causes a crash when deleted via the recycle bin. It leverages a vulnerability in the SHFileOperation function when handling specific directory names.

Description

Microsoft Windows Explorer - Denial of Service

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Level · pythondoswindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18272

This exploit triggers a DoS condition in Windows Explorer by creating a directory structure that causes a crash when deleted via the recycle bin. It leverages a vulnerability in the SHFileOperation function when handling specific directory names.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Windows Explorer on Windows 2008 SP2 RC2 and Windows 7 Pro SP1
Auth required
Prerequisites: Local access to the target system · Ability to create directories
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026