Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Windows File Explorer by Microsoft
CVE-2026-20937

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019 (server Core Installation)
Windows Server 2022
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 January 2026

What is CVE-2026-20937?

A flaw in Windows File Explorer permits unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information. When exploited, an authorized attacker can gain access to confidential data held locally, posing serious risks to user privacy and data integrity. It is essential for users and administrators to implement the available patches to mitigate this vulnerability and safeguard their systems.

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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

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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