Windows Shell Spoofing Vulnerability in Microsoft Products
CVE-2026-20847
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 13 January 2026
What is CVE-2026-20847?
A vulnerability in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized actor to gain access to sensitive information, potentially enabling them to spoof identities over a network. This issue can lead to serious security risks, including the likelihood of unauthorized operations or compromised system integrity. Users are recommended to follow security patches and advisories issued by Microsoft to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Affected Version(s)
Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.8783
Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.8276
Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.6809
References
CVSS V3.1
Timeline
Vulnerability published
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