CVE-2026-57084
MediumCVSS 5.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk41th percentile - higher than 41% of all known CVEs
Summary
A vulnerability in Windows File Explorer involves the use of an uninitialized resource. An unauthorized attacker can disclose information locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could read sensitive data from system memory, potentially leading to information disclosure.
Recommendation
It is recommended to install the latest Windows security updates from Microsoft.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows File Explorer
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Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50456Medium
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50442Medium
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-50389Medium
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-41087Medium
A vulnerability in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information locally. The issue stems from improper access control to data.
- CVE-2026-40422Medium
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-33842Medium
A vulnerability in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive information locally.
- CVE-2026-20939Medium
An exposure of sensitive information vulnerability in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-20937Medium
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)
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows File Explorer allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

