ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2021-40444: Microsoft MSHTML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductMSHTML
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
CISA federal deadline17 Nov 2021
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-22

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft MSHTML contains a unspecified vulnerability that allows for remote code execution.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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