CVE-2026-32079

Name: CVE-2026-32079
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-04-14T18:17:10.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-32079 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.7184
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.7184
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.6936
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.8246
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.8246
Microsoft	Windows 11 26h1	< 10.0.28000.1836
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.9060
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.8644
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.5020
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022 23h2	< 10.0.25398.2274
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.32690

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32079Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-32079?

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

How severe is CVE-2026-32079?

CVE-2026-32079 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-32079?

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-2026-32079?

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Source: NVD / NIST