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CVE-2026-20835 Microsoft CVE debrief

AI-assisted PatchSiren debrief based on the supplied source corpus. The CVE record was published on 2026-01-13T18:16:11.660Z and has not been modified since then. This out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) allows an authorized local attacker to disclose information. System administrators and security teams should review and apply patches to prevent local information disclosure risks.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11 Version 24H2
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-01-13
Original CVE updated
2026-07-30
Advisory published
2026-01-13
Advisory updated
2026-07-30

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Microsoft Windows systems, particularly those using Windows 11 24H2, Windows 11 25H2, Windows Server 2022 23H2, and Windows Server 2025, should review and apply patches for CVE-2026-20835 to prevent local information disclosure risks. These teams should also inventory affected systems, implement compensating controls, and monitor system logs for suspicious camsvc activity.

Technical summary

CVE-2026-20835 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) on multiple Microsoft Windows versions. An authorized local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.5 and is classified as MEDIUM severity. Affected systems include Windows 11 24H2, Windows 11 25H2, Windows Server 2022 23H2, and Windows Server 2025.

Defensive priority

Medium-priority defensive review recommended due to local information disclosure risk.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Review and apply vendor advisories for CVE-2026-20835
  • Inventory affected systems for Capability Access Management Service (camsvc)
  • Implement compensating controls to limit local attacker access
  • Monitor system logs for suspicious camsvc activity
  • Verify and apply Microsoft patches for affected Windows versions

Evidence notes

Evidence from official CVE and NVD sources indicates an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Capability Access Management Service (camsvc) on multiple Microsoft Windows versions. Local attackers with authorization could exploit this to disclose sensitive information. The information provided by these sources is limited, and defenders should verify the affected systems and apply patches accordingly.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-20835 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-20835

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-20835 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20835

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.