Vulnerability · Published Oct 13, 2026 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2026-70280Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Medium 4.4
In plain English
A medium-severity incorrect authorization in Windows 10 Version 21H2 from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.4% (higher than 33% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)4.4Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.4%top 67.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Incorrect authorization in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 – before 10.0.19044.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 – before 10.0.19045.7807 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 – before 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 – before 10.0.22631.7652 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 – before 10.0.26100.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 – before 10.0.26200.9711 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | 10.0.28000.0 – before 10.0.28000.3231 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 26H2 | 10.0.26300.0 – before 10.0.26300.9711 |
Weakness: CWE-863 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
References
- Windows Hello Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch