CVE-2026-20965 — HIGH (7.5)

Q: What is CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20965?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Admin Center.

Vulnerability Description

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

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Admin Center	< 0.70.0.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-347

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-20965?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Admin Center.