What is CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-20965 cover?

CVE-2026-20965 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-20965. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-20965?

CVE-2026-20965 affects 1 product, including: Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal.

CVE-2026-20965HighCVSS 7.5

Windows Admin Center Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

June 2, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Improper verification of cryptographic signature in Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

🎯 Affected products1

Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 0.70.0.0

🔗 References (2)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20965
referencehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/manage/windows-admin-center/azure/manage-vm