CVE-2026-72980 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-72980: Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1607
Weakness CWE-427
Published September 8, 2026
Last update September 18, 2026
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CVSS base score

4.4/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 8, 2026 CVE published
September 18, 2026 Record updated