SB2026011492 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows File Explorer

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SB2026011492 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows File Explorer

Published: January 14, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026011492
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 5
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 5 vulnerabilities.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20939)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows File Explorer. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20823)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows File Explorer. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


3) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20932)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows File Explorer. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


4) Race condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20808)

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a race condition in Windows File Explorer. A local user can exploit the race and escalate privileges on the system.


5) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20937)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in Windows File Explorer. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References