CVE-2026-50681
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk38th percentile - higher than 38% of all known CVEs
Summary
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Risk Assessment
An authorized user can access sensitive cryptographic data.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft.
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- CVE-2023-36907Medium
A vulnerability in Windows Cryptographic Services may lead to information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain access to sensitive data.
- CVE-2023-36906Medium
A vulnerability in Windows Cryptographic Services allows for information disclosure. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain access to sensitive data.
Original NVD description (English source)
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Cryptographic Services allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

