HIGH · 7.1

CVE-2026-55144

Missing cryptographic step in Windows CryptoAPI allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Vulnerability Description

Missing cryptographic step in Windows CryptoAPI allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

CVSS Score

7.1

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 11 24H2< 10.0.26100.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 25H2< 10.0.26200.8875
MicrosoftWindows 11 26H1< 10.0.28000.2525
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5386
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.33158

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-55144?

CVE-2026-55144 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Missing cryptographic step in Windows CryptoAPI allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-55144?

CVE-2026-55144 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-55144?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft Windows 11 25H2, Microsoft Windows 11 26H1, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.