CVE-2026-20965

Microsoft · Published January 13, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

HIGH

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Description

Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C