EIP-2026-117545

PRE-CVE

Microsoft Windows .Group File - Code Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-117545. PoCs published by hyp3rlinx.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This advisory describes a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows .group files where the URL field can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code when a user clicks the 'Website Go' button. The exploit leverages path traversal to point to a malicious executable disguised as a URL.

Description

Microsoft Windows .Group File - Code Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by hyp3rlinx · textlocalwindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47838

This advisory describes a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows .group files where the URL field can be manipulated to execute arbitrary code when a user clicks the 'Website Go' button. The exploit leverages path traversal to point to a malicious executable disguised as a URL.

Classification
Writeup 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Microsoft Windows .group file handling (Windows Contacts)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: User interaction to open the .group file · User interaction to click the 'Website Go' button · Malicious .group file with crafted URL field
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026