CVE-2026-72980: Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
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Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9512Patch KB5123099 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platforms are listed as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
Can this be exploited remotely or by an unauthenticated attacker?
The CVSS vector identifies local attack access and high privileges required. The provided data does not indicate remote or unauthenticated exploitation.
What is the expected security impact if exploitation succeeds?
The CVSS assessment indicates high confidentiality impact, with no integrity or availability impact recorded. Exploitation is assessed as a security feature bypass.