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CVE-2026-20818 - Windows Server 2016 Plugin

CVE-2026-20818

Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

CVE-2026-20818

MEDIUM CVSS 6.2 Published 2026-01-13 Updated 2026-01-14
AI Risk Moderate (54/100) Active Exploit: No strong signal Published Exploit: No public exploit references Priority: P4 Planned
Severity Band MEDIUM
CVSS Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Components 4
Reference Links 1
AI Risk Engine Moderate (54/100)
Exploitability Medium
Active Exploitation No strong signal
Published Exploit Status No public exploit references

Threat Timeline

  1. 2026-01-13 CVE published and first recorded in the threat feed.
  2. 2026-01-14 Record updated with latest vulnerability metadata.
  3. 2026-04-09 AI technical context refreshed for mitigation and impact guidance.
  4. Now Monitoring for follow-up changes, linked references, and new related CVEs.

AI Context

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AI Updated 12 days ago

AI enriched 12 days ago (2026-04-09 08:14 UTC)

Technical Summary

Insertion of sensitive information into log file in Windows Kernel allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Potential Impact

Severity is MEDIUM (CVSS 6.2). Depending on deployment context, affected components may be exposed to unauthorized actions or data integrity risk.

Exploitability Assessment

Exploitability is assessed as Medium based on severity and technical exposure profile.

Primary risk drivers: severity and technical exposure profile

Mitigation Recommendations

Validate affected product versions, prioritize patching, and monitor references for vendor remediation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, apply compensating controls and limit exposure of vulnerable surfaces.

Detection & Monitoring

Track authentication anomalies, unexpected file writes, and suspicious plugin API activity around affected components.

Business Impact Lens

Prioritize remediation where affected components process customer data, admin sessions, or Internet-exposed workflows.

Affected Products

Windows Server 2016 PLUGIN · windows-server-2016 Affected: >= 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.8783 Fixed in: 10.0.14393.8783
Windows Server 2019 PLUGIN · windows-server-2019 Affected: >= 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.8276 Fixed in: 10.0.17763.8276
Windows Server 2022 PLUGIN · windows-server-2022 Affected: >= 10.0.20348.0, < 10.0.20348.4648 Fixed in: 10.0.20348.4648
Windows Server 2025 PLUGIN · windows-server-2025 Affected: >= 10.0.26100.0, < 10.0.26100.32230 Fixed in: 10.0.26100.32230
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