CVE-2026-96944

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Information Disclosure in Windows Storage

Publication date: 2026-10-13

Last updated on: 2026-10-16

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Insertion of sensitive information into externally-accessible file or directory in Windows Storage 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-2026-96944

EUVD

EUVD-2026-100267

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	windows_server_2022	to 10.0.20348.5761 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	to 10.0.26100.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_25h2	to 10.0.26200.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h1	to 10.0.28000.3231 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h2	to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_11_26h2	to 10.0.26300.9711 (exc)
microsoft	windows_server_2025	to 10.0.26100.33650 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-538	The product places sensitive information into files or directories that are accessible to actors who are allowed to have access to the files, but not to the sensitive information.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves sensitive information being inserted into a file or directory in Windows Storage that can be accessed externally. An authorized attacker with local access could exploit this to disclose confidential data.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to access sensitive information stored on your system. This may lead to unauthorized data exposure, privacy breaches, or further attacks if the disclosed data is used maliciously.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive personal or health data is exposed. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage due to unauthorized data disclosure.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft to patch the Windows Storage vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's update guide for specific patches related to CVE-2026-96944.

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