CVE-2026-72980

Uncontrolled search path element in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.

  • Published Sep 8, 2026
  • CVSS 5.5 medium
  • 0.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

In the news

CVE-2026-72980 at the National Vulnerability Database