CVE-2026-20805

Description

Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Desktop Windows Manager allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Severity scores

Each score is shown as its source gave it. They are not averaged or merged.

• 5.5CVSS 3.1, Mediumfrom the CNA (microsoft)CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What to do

• Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.CISA KEV required action

Historical context and remediation

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Affected products

Timeline

1. 13 Jan 2026 CVE-2026-20805 added to CISA KEV
2. 13 Jan 2026 Added to the CISA KEV catalogue
3. 13 Jan 2026 Published

Weakness

• CWE-200

References

• Desktop Window Manager Information Disclosure Vulnerabilityvendor-advisorypatch