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MEDIUM · 5.7

CVE-2026-23670

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Vulnerability Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

CVSS Score

5.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.9060
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8644
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7184
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7184
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.6936
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8246
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8246
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.1836
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9060
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8644
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5020
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23H2< 10.0.25398.2274
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32690

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-822

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-23670?

CVE-2026-23670 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.7 (MEDIUM). Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-23670?

CVE-2026-23670 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-23670?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2.