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CVE-2026-27928

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Description

Improper input validation in Windows Hello allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
8.7 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-04-14 18:17:04.170000
Last modified
2026-10-26 21:10:00.170000
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  "published": "2026-04-14T18:17:04.170",
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