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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-20965 · published 13 January 2026

CVE-2026-20965: Microsoft windows admin center improper verification of cryptographic signature vulnerability

Microsoft · Windows Admin Center

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

7.5 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.23% · top 87.8% CWE-347 · Improper verification of cryptographic signature
7.5CVSS 3.1 base score
0.23%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20965 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-20965), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-27). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.