CVE-2026-61928
Windows Hello Tampering vulnerability
MSRC advisory August 11, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-61928
- Affected products
- Windows Hello Tampering · Microsoft Windows Hello Tampering · Microsoft
What happened
Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
What it means for your business
Windows Hello Tampering vulnerability (CVE-2026-61928) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Cleartext storage of sensitive information in Windows Hello allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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