CVE-2026-41087: CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-41087 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 where sensitive information can be exposed to an unauthorized actor via Windows File Explorer. The issue allows an authorized attacker with local access to disclose sensitive information without user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41087) involves the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors through Windows File Explorer in Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw allows an attacker with local privileges to disclose sensitive information without requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information from the affected Windows 10 system. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but integrity and availability are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41087 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-41087: CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-41087 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 where sensitive information can be exposed to an unauthorized actor via Windows File Explorer. The issue allows an authorized attacker with local access to disclose sensitive information without user interaction. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.5. An official fix is available from Microsoft to address this issue.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-41087) involves the exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors through Windows File Explorer in Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). The flaw allows an attacker with local privileges to disclose sensitive information without requiring user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and limited privileges can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information from the affected Windows 10 system. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but integrity and availability are not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41087 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-04-16T19:12:36.194Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41087","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6a566f6768715ace43e6b305
Added to database: 07/14/2026, 17:18:31 UTC
Last enriched: 07/15/2026, 02:04:13 UTC
Last updated: 07/15/2026, 02:04:13 UTC
Views: 2
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