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Windows CVE-2026-20804

HIGH
Incorrect Privilege Assignment (CWE-266)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.7
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.7

DescriptionNVD

Incorrect privilege assignment in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

AnalysisAI

Windows Hello privilege elevation flaw in Windows 10 21h2, Windows Server 2019, 2022, and 2022 23h2 enables local attackers to modify system data without authorization. The vulnerability stems from improper privilege assignment that bypasses access controls, allowing an unauthenticated attacker with local access to tamper with protected resources. …

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RemediationAI

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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CVE-2026-20804 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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