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Weakness
CWE
CWE-284
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion

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Impact

CVSS 4.4 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: High. User interaction: None. Exploitable via local access.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
Patch available 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Improper access control in Windows Hyper-V enables privileged local users to read sensitive system information without authorization. The vulnerability affects Windows 10 (versions 21H2 and 22H2), Windows Server 2025, and Hyper-V implementations where an authenticated attacker with high privileges can bypass security controls to access confidential data. Currently no patch is available for this medium-severity issue.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
v1 Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 CVSS 4.4

Improper access control in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally. [CVSS 4.4 MEDIUM]

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Affected Packages

microsoft windows_10_version_1809_10_0_17763_8276 fix: Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems 10.0.17763.8276
microsoft windows_10_version_21h2_10_0_19044_6809 fix: Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19044.6809
microsoft windows_10_version_22h2_10_0_19045_6809 fix: Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.19045.6809
microsoft windows_11_version_23h2_10_0_22631_6491 fix: Windows 11 Version 23H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22631.6491, Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.22631.6491
microsoft windows_11_version_24h2_10_0_26100_7623 fix: Windows 11 Version 24H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26100.7623, Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.26100.7623
microsoft windows_11_version_25h2_10_0_26200_7623 fix: Windows 11 Version 25H2 for ARM64-based Systems 10.0.26200.7623, Windows 11 Version 25H2 for x64-based Systems 10.0.26200.7623
microsoft windows_server_2019_10_0_17763_8276 fix: Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.8276, Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.8276
microsoft windows_server_2022_10_0_20348_4648 fix: Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.4648, Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) 10.0.20348.4648
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2_edition_10_0_25398_2092 fix: Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) 10.0.25398.2092
microsoft windows_server_2025_10_0_26100_32230 fix: Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.32230, Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.32230

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

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Affects 10 packages in microsoft

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Affects Windows 10 1809. Improper access control in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Severity by source

Vendor (microsoft) PRIMARY 4.4 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper access control in Windows Hyper-V allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using Improper access control in Windows Hyper-V should be aware of moderate risk from CVE-2026-20825, a improper access control vulnerability rated CVSS 4.4. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 88% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS VulDB

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

22
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +22
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20825 ADVISORY https://vuldb.com/vuln/340760

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