CVE-2026-83786
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Information Disclosure in Windows NTFS

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

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

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Published
2026-10-13
Last Modified
2026-10-16
Generated
2026-10-19
AI Q&A
2026-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-10-18
NVD
CVE-2026-83786
EUVD
EUVD-2026-99998

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 21 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.0
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.0
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2 10.0.22631.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.0
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.0
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26H2 10.0.26300.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) 6.3.9600.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) 10.0.14393.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) 10.0.17763.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 10.0.20348.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) 10.0.26100.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-209 The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves Windows NTFS generating error messages that contain sensitive information. An authorized attacker could exploit this locally to disclose confidential data.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could view sensitive information through error messages, potentially leading to data breaches or unauthorized access to confidential files.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA compliance requirements for data protection and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the NTFS vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for patches specific to CVE-2026-83786 and deploy them immediately.

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