CVE-2026-20938

Name: CVE-2026-20938
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-01-13T18:16:20.98+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20938 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-822

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.6491
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.7623
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.7623

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20938Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 13, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20938?

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Enclave allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-20938?

CVE-2026-20938 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20938?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-20938?

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Source: NVD / NIST