Windows Server 2022
CVE-2026-20937
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft) · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AnalysisAI
Windows File Explorer improperly restricts access to sensitive information, enabling authenticated local users to read confidential data without authorization. This vulnerability affects Windows 10 across multiple versions (1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2) and requires valid user credentials and local system access to exploit. Currently, no patch is available to remediate this information disclosure issue.
Technical ContextAI
Classified as CWE-200 (Information Exposure). Affects Windows 10 1607. Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
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