MEDIUM
CVE-2026-20928
CWE-212Published: April 14, 2026· Updated: Apr 17, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.16%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:37.1th
Official Description
Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in Windows Recovery Environment Agent allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature with a physical attack.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-20928 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 4.6.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorPhysical
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-20928
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-212
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.16%
PublishedApr 14, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-212)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-20928 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.