CVE-2026-20965

HIGH

Windows Admin Center - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0003
EPSS Percentile 8.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable no
Technical Impact total

Details

CWE
CWE-347
Status published
Products (2)
Microsoft/Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal 1.0 - 0.70.0.0
microsoft/windows_admin_center < 0.70.0.0
Published Jan 13, 2026
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026