ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-34448: Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline17 Nov 2021
Weakness (CWE)CWE-787

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Scripting Engine contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for memory corruption.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.