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
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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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-13
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2026-06-16
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2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
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CVE-2026-20847
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microsoft windows_shell *
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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 to an unauthorized actor through Windows Shell, which enables an authorized attacker to perform spoofing attacks over a network. [1]

Impact Analysis

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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