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Windows CVE-2026-20847

MEDIUM
Information Exposure (CWE-200)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.5 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

AnalysisAI

Windows Shell information disclosure in Windows 10, 11, and Server 2019/2022 permits authenticated network attackers to conduct spoofing attacks by accessing sensitive data. The vulnerability requires valid credentials and network access, with no active exploits currently documented. No patch is available at this time.

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure). Affects Windows 10 1607. Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.

RemediationAI

Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.

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