CVE-2026-20847
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Information Disclosure in Windows Shell Enables Network Spoofing
Publication date: 2026-01-13
Last updated on: 2026-01-13
Assigner: Microsoft Corporation
Description
Description
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows_shell | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
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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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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor through Windows Shell, which enables an authorized attacker to perform spoofing attacks over a network. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can allow an attacker to spoof network communications, potentially misleading users or systems by impersonating trusted entities, which could lead to unauthorized access or data manipulation. [1]
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