CVE-2026-50456
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk28th percentile - higher than 28% of all known CVEs
Summary
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access can read sensitive data they should not have access to.
Recommendation
Apply the available security patch from Microsoft for Windows File Explorer.
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An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-20932Medium
An exposure of sensitive information in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.