CVE-2026-20937
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Information Disclosure in Windows File Explorer Allows Local Data Exposure

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 File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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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
2026-06-15
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CVE-2026-20937
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microsoft windows_file_explorer *
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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 through Windows File Explorer. It allows an authorized attacker to locally disclose information that should be protected, meaning that someone with some level of access can gain access to sensitive data they are not supposed to see. [1]

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is information disclosure. An authorized attacker could use this flaw to access sensitive information on a local system, potentially leading to privacy breaches or leakage of confidential data. [1]

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