CVE-2026-96944 MEDIUM

CVE-2026-96944: Windows Storage Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 11 Version 24H2
Weakness CWE-538
Published October 13, 2026
Last update October 23, 2026
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CVSS base score

5.5/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity None

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Insertion of sensitive information into externally-accessible file or directory in Windows Storage allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

October 13, 2026 CVE published
October 23, 2026 Record updated

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