CVE-2026-20969
moderate-risk
Published 2026-01-09
Improper input validation in SecSettings prior to SMR Jan-2026 Release 1 allows local attacker to access file with system privilege. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
Do I need to act?
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0.03% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
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5
CVSS 5.5/10
Medium
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (20)
Affected Vendors
References (1)
49
/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity
18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
31/34 · Critical