CVE-2026-20834
MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20834 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Absolute path traversal in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing with a physical attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Absolute path traversal in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing with a physical attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.6809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 22h2 | < 10.0.19045.6809 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 23h2 | < 10.0.22631.6491 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.7623 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.7623 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.8783 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8276 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.4648 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2092 | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32230 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20834?
Absolute path traversal in Windows Shell allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing with a physical attack.
How severe is CVE-2026-20834?
CVE-2026-20834 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20834?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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