CVE-2026-32218: CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into a log file within the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19044.0). An authorized attacker with local privileges can exploit this to disclose sensitive information. The issue is classified under CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File). Microsoft has published an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can gain access to sensitive information that is improperly logged by the Windows Kernel. This could lead to information disclosure but does not affect system integrity or availability. The CVSS score is 5.5 (medium), reflecting the local attack vector and limited scope to confidentiality impact only.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32218 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-32218: CWE-532: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Description
Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 21H2
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 22H2
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Windows 11 version 22H3
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Windows 11 Version 23H2
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Windows 11 Version 24H2
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Windows 11 Version 25H2
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Windows 11 version 26H1
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Windows Server 2022
Microsoft
Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025
Microsoft
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves the insertion of sensitive information into a log file within the Windows Kernel on Windows 10 Version 21H2 (build 10.0.19044.0). An authorized attacker with local privileges can exploit this to disclose sensitive information. The issue is classified under CWE-532 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File). Microsoft has published an official fix to address this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An authorized local attacker can gain access to sensitive information that is improperly logged by the Windows Kernel. This could lead to information disclosure but does not affect system integrity or availability. The CVSS score is 5.5 (medium), reflecting the local attack vector and limited scope to confidentiality impact only.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32218 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-11T01:49:58.661Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-32218","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3682d89c981fd6bd52
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 14:08:43 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 10:01:30 UTC
Views: 230
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