CVE-2026-20495: Medium severity vulnerability
In Bluetooth driver, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00488300; Issue ID: MSV-7296.
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Bluetooth driverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch WCNCR00488300 - Compensating control
Mitigate potential local escalation of privilege until the WCNCR00488300 fix is applied by limiting local/untrusted users’ access to systems where the affected Bluetooth driver is present.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20495?
CVE-2026-20495 has a risk rating of 47, indicating a moderate level of severity.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20495?
To fix CVE-2026-20495, apply the patch identified by WCNCR00488300 to address the permission bypass issue.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20495?
CVE-2026-20495 is a local escalation of privilege vulnerability due to a missing permission check in the Bluetooth driver.
Do I need user interaction to exploit CVE-2026-20495?
No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2026-20495 for privilege escalation.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-20495?
The potential impacts of CVE-2026-20495 include unauthorized access and control over system functions due to privilege escalation.