CVE-2026-61928
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10
Last modified
CVE-2026-61928 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally..
Description
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1607 | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9418 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 1809 | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9115 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | >= 10.0.19044.0, < 10.0.19044.7663 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | >= 10.0.19045.0, < 10.0.19045.7663 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | >= 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7517 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | >= 10.0.22631.0, < 10.0.22631.7517 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.9168 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | >= 10.0.26200.0, < 10.0.26200.9168 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | >= 10.0.28000.0, < 10.0.28000.2704 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9418 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9418 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9115 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9115 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | >= 10.0.20348.0, < 10.0.20348.5499 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33296 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.33296 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Undergoing Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-61928?
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-61928?
CVE-2026-61928 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity).
How do I fix CVE-2026-61928?
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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