CVE-2026-20805
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Information Disclosure in Desktop Windows Manager Allows Local Data Access

Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-01-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Desktop Windows Manager allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-13
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20805
EUVD
EUVD-2026-2073
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microsoft desktop_windows_manager *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information within the Desktop Windows Manager. It allows an authorized attacker to locally disclose information that should be protected from unauthorized access. [1]

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors, potentially compromising confidentiality of data on affected systems. [1]

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