Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU164920

Improper access control in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-113754

Published: November 11, 2026

Vulnerability identifier: #VU164920

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4: 5.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2026-113754

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to disclose file content without authorization.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control in Windows FileCrypt Driver when handling local file access. A local user can bypass access restrictions to read file content without authorization.

Successful exploitation requires Windows file protection to be enabled on an external volume, a configuration outside the user's control.

Affected software

Microsoft Windows
Windows Server

How to mitigate CVE-2026-113754

Install security update from vendor's website.

Microsoft Windows - addressed in versions 10 21H2 10.0.19044.7846, 10 22H2 10.0.19045.7846, 10 1607 10.0.14393.9688, 10 1809 10.0.17763.9487, 11 23H2 10.0.22631.7711, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.9911, 11 24H2 10.0.26100.9974, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.9911, 11 25H2 10.0.26200.9974, 11 26H1 10.0.28000.3501
Windows Server - addressed in versions 2016 10.0.14393.9688, 2019 10.0.17763.9487, 2022 10.0.20348.5870, 2025 10.0.26100.33730, 2025 10.0.26100.33822

External References

Related Security Bulletins