CVE-2026-45594: Windows Application Identity (AppID) Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Application Identity (AppID) Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor in Windows Application Identity Subsystem allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
- Who is affected
- Authorized attackers with access to the system can exploit this vulnerability.
- Urgency
- Remediation is medium urgency due to the potential for information disclosure.
- Action
- Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45594
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-455940.40% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 32% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-45594 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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