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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2026-42907

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Vulnerability Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.8880
MicrosoftWindows 10 21H2< 10.0.19044.7417
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2< 10.0.19045.7417
MicrosoftWindows 11 23H2< 10.0.22631.7219
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8655
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2269
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8880
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5256
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32995

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-42907?

CVE-2026-42907 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Shell allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-42907?

CVE-2026-42907 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-42907?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 22H2, Microsoft Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft Windows 11 24H2.