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CVE-2026-20846

CVE-2026-20846 is a high severity Microsoft vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8. Its EPSS score puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 26%. Microsoft has shipped the fix: deploy one of the 14 updates below from the Microsoft Update Catalog, and see where this CVE sits against the rest on the patch tracker.

High

High severity Microsoft vulnerability, CVSS 8.8. Fixed by 14 Microsoft security updates.

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Risk summary

CVSS base
8.8
EPSS exploit probability
26%
Severity
High
Patch this cycle
Not confirmed exploited yet, but the 30-day exploit probability is high (EPSS 26%).
Fixed by KB5075897 and 13 more (by build, listed below). Download from the Microsoft Update Catalog, or deploy via Windows Update, Intune, or WSUS.
Do this now: Patch in this maintenance window; do not let it slip to the next one.

Updated July 25, 2026. Data refreshed on every build from MSRC, CISA KEV, and FIRST EPSS.

Senserva AI Opinion for CVE-2026-20846

Despite the GDI+ Denial of Service title, this carries a High Severity CVSS of 8.8, which is unusually elevated for a pure DoS and points to an attacker-triggerable code path in the graphics subsystem. Exposure spans both new Windows 11 version 26H1 builds (ARM64 and x64) and the older Windows 10 Version 1809 32-bit, so it crosses your newest and legacy fleets at once. The 26% EPSS probability is notable given there is no confirmed exploitation in CISA KEV and no known ransomware use yet.

Do this: Deploy the Microsoft patch to Windows 11 26H1 ARM64 and x64 hosts and any remaining Windows 10 1809 32-bit systems, prioritizing machines that process untrusted image files.

AI-generated from public data, 2026-07-21. Verify against the vendor advisory before acting.

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Full tracking and change history for CVE-2026-20846

Published
2026-02-10
Last revised
2026-06-10
Changes tracked
1

Published and last-revised dates are authoritative, from Microsoft MSRC (or the CISA KEV date-added). Senserva additionally records day-to-day changes from 2026-07-07, refreshed several times a day; the change count reflects that forward-only tracking.

Exploitation and severity

Not in the CISA KEV catalog. EPSS exploit probability 26%. CVSS 8.8 (High).

This CVE is among the top half of tracked Microsoft CVEs by EPSS exploit probability.

Official patch(es) for CVE-2026-20846

Elevated priority: high severity or a meaningful exploitation probability, sooner if an affected product is internet-facing. In Intune or Defender, confirm whether the fixing updates KB5075897, KB5075899, KB5075904, KB5075906, KB5075912, KB5075941, KB5075942, KB5075943, KB5075970, KB5075971, KB5075999, KB5077179, KB5077181, KB5077212 are installed across the affected products. Senserva does this automatically across your tenant and flags every missing patch.

Apply the Microsoft security updates below to fix CVE-2026-20846. Each KB page carries the Microsoft Update Catalog download, Microsoft's known issues for the update, a copy-paste PowerShell check for whether it is installed, and the Senserva AI read.

KB5075897KB5075899KB5075904KB5075906KB5075912KB5075941KB5075942KB5075943KB5075970KB5075971KB5075999KB5077179KB5077181KB5077212

Affected products

Common questions about CVE-2026-20846

Is CVE-2026-20846 actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Its EPSS score puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 26%.

What patch fixes CVE-2026-20846?

Microsoft fixed CVE-2026-20846 in KB5075897, KB5075899, KB5075904, KB5075906, KB5075912, KB5075941, KB5075942, KB5075943, KB5075970, KB5075971, KB5075999, KB5077179, KB5077181, KB5077212. Download from the Microsoft Update Catalog, or let Intune, Windows Update, or WSUS deliver it.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-20846?

Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, Windows Server 2019.

Can I ask my own AI about CVE-2026-20846?

Yes. This page includes a free, ready-to-paste AI prompt containing CVE-2026-20846's key facts: severity, CVSS, EPSS exploit probability, CISA KEV status, and the fixing KB. Copy it into Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot for a triage plan; the data is refreshed twice a day (5 AM and 3 PM US Central).

Fixed by the same updates

If you are patching CVE-2026-20846, the same updates also fix these:

CVE-2026-21510CVE-2026-21513CVE-2026-21519CVE-2026-21525CVE-2026-21533CVE-2025-2884CVE-2023-2804CVE-2026-21222

Authoritative references

Official CVE record (cve.org)NVD detailMicrosoft MSRCFIRST.org EPSS

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Lexicon: the terms on this page
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures. A unique ID for one publicly known vulnerability, such as CVE-2025-1234.
KB
Microsoft Knowledge Base article. The identifier for a specific Microsoft update.
KEV
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. CVEs confirmed exploited in the wild. Fix these first.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System. A standardized Severity score from 0 to 10.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System. The probability a CVE will be exploited in the next 30 days.
MSRC
Microsoft Security Response Center. Microsoft's Patch Tuesday advisories and KB-to-CVE mapping.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database (NIST). Authoritative CVE metadata and CVSS scores.
Ransomware
The vulnerability is linked to known ransomware activity.
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