CVE-2026-72980
MediumCVSS 4.4Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk24th percentile - higher than 24% of all known CVEs
Summary
An uncontrolled search path element in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with local access could bypass biometric or login security, potentially leading to unauthorized system access.
Recommendation
Apply the latest Windows security updates to remediate this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Hello
See all- CVE-2026-83926Medium
Improper certificate validation in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-83907Medium
Exposure of sensitive system information to an unauthorized control sphere in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-83853High
Use after free in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83849Medium
Out-of-bounds read in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- CVE-2026-83790High
Use after free in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-83740High
Use after free in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-70280Medium
Incorrect authorization in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
- CVE-2026-81354High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69864High
A use-after-free vulnerability in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-69820High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Original NVD description (English source)
Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS