๐Ÿ” CVE Alert

CVE-2026-96206

MEDIUM 6.5

Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVSS Score
6.5
EPSS Score
0.0%
EPSS Percentile
0th

Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Vendor microsoft
Product windows subsystem for linux (wsl2)
Ecosystems
Industries
TechnologyEnterprise
Published Oct 13, 2026
Last Updated Oct 13, 2026
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CVSS v3 Breakdown

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Attack Vector
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability

Affected Versions

Microsoft / Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
5.0.0.0 < 3.0.1

References

NVD โ†— CVE.org โ†— EPSS Data โ†—
msrc.microsoft.com: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96206