CVE-2026-32218
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Sensitive Data Exposure via Log Injection in Windows Kernel

Publication date: 2026-04-14

Last updated on: 2026-04-20

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Published
2026-04-14
Last Modified
2026-04-20
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-32218
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22603
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 17 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7184 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7184 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_21h2 to 10.0.19044.7184 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7184 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7184 (exc)
microsoft windows_10_22h2 to 10.0.19045.7184 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6936 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_23h2 to 10.0.22631.6936 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_24h2 to 10.0.26100.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_25h2 to 10.0.26200.8246 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1836 (exc)
microsoft windows_11_26h1 to 10.0.28000.1836 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022 to 10.0.20348.5020 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2 to 10.0.25398.2274 (exc)
microsoft windows_server_2025 to 10.0.26100.32690 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-532 The product writes sensitive information to a log file.
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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into log files in the Windows Kernel, which allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Such unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information could potentially impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of sensitive data and prevention of unauthorized access or disclosure.

However, the provided information does not explicitly state the direct effects on compliance with these standards.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate this vulnerability, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the Windows Kernel as soon as possible.

Since the vulnerability involves insertion of sensitive information into log files allowing local information disclosure, restricting local access to authorized users and monitoring for unusual local activity can help reduce risk.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into a log file within the Windows Kernel. It allows an authorized attacker to locally disclose sensitive information by accessing these log files.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to information disclosure, where sensitive data is exposed to an authorized attacker on the local system. This could compromise confidentiality by revealing sensitive information that should otherwise be protected.

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