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Windows CVE-2026-20919

HIGH
Race Condition (CWE-362)
2026-01-13 secure@microsoft.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 13, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows SMB Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

AnalysisAI

Windows SMB Server contains a race condition in concurrent resource handling that enables authenticated network attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems including Windows 10 22H2, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability requires low attack complexity and network access from an authenticated user, but carries high impact across confidentiality, integrity, and availability. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Establish authenticated SMB connection
Exploit
Trigger concurrent file access on shared resource
Execution
Exploit race condition in synchronization logic
Impact
Escalate privileges to SYSTEM or higher level

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Authenticated user account with SMB network access to Windows SMB Server. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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