CVE-2026-42906
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Exposure of Sensitive Information in Windows Shell

Publication date: 2026-06-09

Last updated on: 2026-06-09

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
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Published
2026-06-09
Last Modified
2026-06-09
Generated
2026-06-10
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2026-06-09
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NVD
CVE-2026-42906
EUVD
EUVD-2026-35595
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microsoft windows_shell *
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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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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor, which could potentially impact compliance with data protection standards such as GDPR and HIPAA that require safeguarding sensitive data.

However, the provided information does not specify any direct effects or compliance implications related to these standards.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves the exposure of sensitive information within the Windows Shell. It allows an authorized attacker to locally disclose information that should otherwise be protected from unauthorized access.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is information disclosure. An attacker with local authorized access can exploit this flaw to gain access to sensitive information, potentially leading to privacy breaches or further attacks.

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