#VU121452 External Control of File Name or Path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-20925

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#VU121452 External Control of File Name or Path in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-20925

Published: January 14, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU121452
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-20925
CWE-ID: CWE-73
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to external control of file name or path in NTLM Hash. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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