CVE-2026-20872
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 19.11%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20872 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.. EPSS estimates a 19.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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 | — |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20872?
External control of file name or path in Windows NTLM allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-20872?
CVE-2026-20872 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 19.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20872?
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.
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