#VU126151 Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-26152

 

#VU126151 Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2026-26152

Published: April 15, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU126151
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-26152
CWE-ID: CWE-922
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure storage of sensitive information in Microsoft Cryptographic Services. A local user can win a race condition and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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