Findings

CVE-2026-27906

Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Published Apr 14, 2026 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · microsoft windows 10 21h2

Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Code

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Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Apr 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

  2. Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

Affected

  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 21h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 10 22h2version unspecified
  • cpe microsoft/windows 11 23h2version unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-27906

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2026-27906

    30-day exploitation probability 0.4%

    first.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-27906

    Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

    nvd.nist.gov

References