CVE-2026-20965

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7.5 /10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 0.8 / Impact : 6.0

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity HIGH

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope CHANGED

I

mproper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References
Link Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20965 Vendor Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_admin_center:*:*:*:*:*:azure:*:*
History

16 Jan 2026, 16:23

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First Time Microsoft
Microsoft windows Admin Center
CPE cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_admin_center:*:*:*:*:*:azure:*:*
References () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20965 - () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20965 - Vendor Advisory

13 Jan 2026, 18:16

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New CVE
Information

Published : 2026-01-13 18:16

Updated : 2026-01-16 16:23

NVD link : CVE-2026-20965

Mitre link : CVE-2026-20965

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-20965

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Products Affected

microsoft

CWE
CWE-347

Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature