Security feature bypass in Windows Hello
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Security bypass
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-863.
Summary
Incorrect authorization in Windows Hello in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2 and 22H2 and Windows 11 versions 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1 and 26H2 before the fixed builds lets an authorized local attacker with low privileges bypass a security feature. The flaw is classified as CWE-863 and can have a high impact on confidentiality.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
Description from the CNA
Incorrect authorization in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature locally.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 21H2 | 10.0.19044.0 to before 10.0.19044.7807 | 10.0.19044.7807 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 Version 22H2 | 10.0.19045.0 to before 10.0.19045.7807 | 10.0.19045.7807 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 | 10.0.22631.7652 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 23H2 | 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 | 10.0.22631.7652 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 24H2 | 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.9711 | 10.0.26100.9711 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 25H2 | 10.0.26200.0 to before 10.0.26200.9711 | 10.0.26200.9711 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 version 26H1 | 10.0.28000.0 to before 10.0.28000.3231 | 10.0.28000.3231 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 Version 26H2 | 10.0.26300.0 to before 10.0.26300.9711 | 10.0.26300.9711 | Patch available | CNA |
- Windows 10 Version 21H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.19044.0 to before 10.0.19044.7807 Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807 Patch available CNA
- Windows 10 Version 22H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.19045.0 to before 10.0.19045.7807 Fixed in 10.0.19045.7807 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 version 23H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 Version 23H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.22631.0 to before 10.0.22631.7652 Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 Version 24H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26100.0 to before 10.0.26100.9711 Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 Version 25H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26200.0 to before 10.0.26200.9711 Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 version 26H1 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.28000.0 to before 10.0.28000.3231 Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231 Patch available CNA
- Windows 11 Version 26H2 VendorMicrosoft Affected 10.0.26300.0 to before 10.0.26300.9711 Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 16
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.19044.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.19044.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* | before 10.0.19044.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.19045.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.19045.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* | before 10.0.19045.7807 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.22631.7652 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.22631.7652 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.26100.9711 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.26100.9711 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.19044.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.19044.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* Versions before 10.0.19044.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.19045.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.19045.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* Versions before 10.0.19045.7807 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.22631.7652 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.22631.7652 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.26100.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26100.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Show 6 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.26200.9711 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.26200.9711 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.28000.3231 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.28000.3231 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* | before 10.0.26300.9711 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | before 10.0.26300.9711 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.26200.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26200.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.28000.3231 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.28000.3231 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* Versions before 10.0.26300.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions before 10.0.26300.9711 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
Install the fixed builds for each product: Windows 10 Version 21H2 10.0.19044.7807, Windows 10 Version 22H2 10.0.19045.7807, Windows 11 version 23H2 10.0.22631.7652, Windows 11 Version 24H2 10.0.26100.9711, Windows 11 Version 25H2 10.0.26200.9711, Windows 11 version 26H1 10.0.28000.3231 and Windows 11 Version 26H2 10.0.26300.9711.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-29
- Fix · CNA Windows 10 Version 21H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.19044.7807
- Fix · CNA Windows 10 Version 22H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.19045.7807
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 version 23H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 23H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.22631.7652
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 24H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26100.9711
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 25H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26200.9711
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 version 26H1 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.28000.3231
- Fix · CNA Windows 11 Version 26H2 (Microsoft) Fixed in 10.0.26300.9711
Timeline
- 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-70280
- 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-2xq4-pwpf-h7cw
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-16 Fix available: Microsoft/Windows 10 Version [email protected] · CNA
- 2026-10-28 CVSS score added · NVD
References
More Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 vulnerabilities
- TI-2026-26194 Windows Internet Key Exchange (IKE) Service Extensions Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-73128 Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-17367 MSHTML Framework Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2026-17364 Windows Shell Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-24062 Windows SMB Client Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-24042 Internet Shortcut Files Remote Code Execution Vulnerability KEVCVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-70280 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-70280 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-2xq4-pwpf-h7cw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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