SB20260113134 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Admin Center
Published: January 13, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB20260113134
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20965)
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the lack of proper verification of a cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center. A local administrator can gain elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.