CVE-2026-20925
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Path Traversal in Windows NTLM Enables Network Spoofing

Publication date: 2026-01-13

Last updated on: 2026-01-13

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
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Published
2026-01-13
Last Modified
2026-01-13
Generated
2026-05-06
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2026-01-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Showing 1 associated CPE
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microsoft windows_ntlm *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-73 The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability involves external control of the file name or path in Windows NTLM, which allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. [1]


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can perform spoofing attacks over a network, potentially impersonating legitimate users or systems. [1]


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