Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in Windows Kerberos
CVE-2026-85844

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Windows 10 Version 1607
Windows 10 Version 1809
Windows 10 Version 21h2
Windows 10 Version 22h2
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-85844?

An authentication bypass vulnerability in Windows Kerberos may allow unauthorized users to elevate privileges over a network by exploiting alternate paths or channels. If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could enable attackers to gain unauthorized access and control over sensitive systems and data, compromising the integrity and confidentiality of information.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 10 Version 1607 32-bit Systems 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.9688

Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit Systems 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.9487

Windows 10 Version 21H2 32-bit Systems 10.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7846

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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