

Microsoft Windows contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Published:
13 January 2026 at 00:00:00
Alert date:
13 January 2026 at 20:04:16
Source:
cisa.gov
Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows contains an information disclosure vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-20805. The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally on affected Windows systems. This represents a security flaw in Microsoft Windows that could potentially expose sensitive information to attackers who have local access to the system. The vulnerability has been assigned a high criticality rating, indicating significant security implications for Windows environments.
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Microsoft Windows
Related links:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20805
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20805
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