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HIGH · 8.7

CVE-2026-27928

Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

CVSS Score

8.7

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
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-20

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-27928?

CVE-2026-27928 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.7 (HIGH). Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-27928?

CVE-2026-27928 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-27928?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.