CVE-2026-20805β€”Microsoft Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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2026-01-13 Β· last modified January 14, 2026

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2026-20805
Project:
Microsoft
Product:
Windows
Date Added:
2026-01-13
Due Date:
2026-02-03
Last Updated:
January 14, 2026

Vulnerability Name

Microsoft Windows Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft Windows Desktop Windows Manager contains an information disclosure vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

  • https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20805
  • https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20805

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