CVE-2026-20838

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Jul 30, 2026

Description

Generation of error message containing sensitive information in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-209

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jan 13, 2026
Last modified
Jul 30, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-20838: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix