CVE-2026-85840

MediumCVSS 6.5/10Last modified Oct 29, 2026

Description

Files or directories accessible to external parties in Windows Event Viewer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 6.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-552

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Last modified
Oct 29, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2026-85840: Medium severity, CVSS 6.5 | Vulnix