CVE-2026-20965— Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Windows Admin Center是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款本地部署的基于浏览器的应用程序。该程序主要用于管理服务器、群集等。 Microsoft Windows Admin Center存在数据伪造问题漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege EscalationAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal | 1.0< 0.70.0.0 |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-20965
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
密码学签名的验证不恰当
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Windows Admin Center 数据伪造问题漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Admin Center是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一款本地部署的基于浏览器的应用程序。该程序主要用于管理服务器、群集等。 Microsoft Windows Admin Center存在数据伪造问题漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal | 1.0 ~ 0.70.0.0 | - |
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Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2026-01-13 · 112 CVEs total
| CVE-2026-20963 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20947 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20868 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20952 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20944 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20953 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20856 | 8.1 HIGH | Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20931 | 8.0 HIGH | Windows Telephony Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20857 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Cloud Files Mini Filter Driver Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20924 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Management Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20922 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20843 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20920 | 7.8 HIGH | Win32k Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20837 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-21224 | 7.8 HIGH | Azure Connected Machine Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20840 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows NTFS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20956 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20877 | 7.8 HIGH | Windows Management Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20951 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft SharePoint Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-20946 | 7.8 HIGH | Microsoft Excel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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