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CVE-2026-20965

HIGH
7.5CVSS
Published: 2026-01-13
Updated: 2026-01-14
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Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CVSS Metrics

Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
local
Complexity
high
Privileges
high
User Action
none
Scope
changed
Confidentiality
high
Integrity
high
Availability
high
Weaknesses
CWE-347

Metadata

Primary Vendor
MICROSOFT
Published
1/13/2026
Last Modified
1/14/2026
Source
NIST NVD
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Affected Products

Microsoft : Undergoing Analysis

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