Jan 2026: Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2026-20838 Published on January 13, 2026

Windows Kernel Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Generation of error message containing sensitive information in Windows Kernel allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Weakness Type

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

The software generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-20838

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Affected Versions

Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2: Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25H2: Microsoft Windows Server 2022: Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation): Microsoft Windows Server 2025: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation):

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.04%
Percentile
10.36%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) scores estimate the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. The percentile shows you how this score compares to all other vulnerabilities.