CVE-2026-84011

Windows SMB Client Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

MEDIUM
5.5
CVSS Score
Published: October 13, 2026 at 06:59 PM UTC
Updated: October 29, 2026 at 03:12 PM UTC
8 products affected across 1 vendorWindows Server 2022Windows Server 2025Windows 11 24H2

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Severity
MEDIUM5.5
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.3%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

Incorrect authorization in Windows SMB Client allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet. What the record does show:

References (1)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.5MEDIUMmicrosoft
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusANALYZED
CWE
CWE-863

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