Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-57095
Published: July 17, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU138129
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-57095
CWE-ID: CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to elevate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Win32K when handling local access to sensitive information. A local attacker can access exposed sensitive information to elevate privileges.
Successful exploitation could lead to SYSTEM privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-57095
Install security update from vendor's website.