Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows File Explorer
CVE-2026-20939
5.5MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Microsoft
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 13 January 2026
What is CVE-2026-20939?
An information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Windows File Explorer could allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. This issue arises when an authorized attacker gains the ability to expose local data, potentially compromising the integrity and confidentiality of user files. Users and administrators should be aware of this vulnerability to take appropriate measures to safeguard sensitive information and apply necessary security updates.
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
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