CVE-2026-42970

Name: CVE-2026-42970
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-09T17:17:12.463+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-42970 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Push Notifications 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

0.40%

32.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.9234
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.8880
Microsoft	Windows 10 21h2	< 10.0.19044.7417
Microsoft	Windows 10 22h2	< 10.0.19045.7417
Microsoft	Windows 11 23h2	< 10.0.22631.7219
Microsoft	Windows 11 24h2	< 10.0.26100.8655
Microsoft	Windows 11 25h2	< 10.0.26200.8655
Microsoft	Windows 11 26h1	< 10.0.28000.2269
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.9234
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.8880
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.5256
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.32995

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-42970Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-42970?

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

How severe is CVE-2026-42970?

CVE-2026-42970 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-42970?

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-2026-42970?

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Source: NVD / NIST