CVE-2026-20965
HighSummary
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user could exploit this vulnerability to gain higher privileges, potentially leading to compromise of system and data integrity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to install the latest security updates for Windows Admin Center and restrict access to the tool to trusted administrators only.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.