Jul 2026: Windows File Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2026-33842 Published on July 14, 2026
Windows File Explorer Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows File Explorer allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Weakness Type
What is an Information Disclosure Vulnerability?
The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.
CVE-2026-33842 has been classified to as an Information Disclosure vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-33842
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607:- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9339 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9020 is affected.
- Version 10.0.19044.0 and below 10.0.19044.7548 is affected.
- Version 10.0.19045.0 and below 10.0.19045.7548 is affected.
- Version 10.0.22631.0 and below 10.0.22631.7376 is affected.
- Version 10.0.22631.0 and below 10.0.22631.7376 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.8875 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26200.0 and below 10.0.26200.8875 is affected.
- Version 10.0.28000.0 and below 10.0.28000.2525 is affected.
- Version 6.3.9600.0 and below 6.3.9600.23291 is affected.
- Version 6.3.9600.0 and below 6.3.9600.23291 is affected.
- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9339 is affected.
- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9339 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9020 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9020 is affected.
- Version 10.0.20348.0 and below 10.0.20348.5386 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.33158 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.33158 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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