CVE-2026-55144 Details
Description
Missing cryptographic step in Windows CryptoAPI allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
A tampering vulnerability has been identified in Windows CryptoAPI: Next Generation (CNG). This issue arises from a missing cryptographic step, which allows an authorized attacker to manipulate data locally. The vulnerability affects multiple Windows 11 versions and Windows Server 2022 and 2025.
Users can download the security update for this vulnerability via the Microsoft Update Catalog. Security update KB5101649 is available for Windows 11 versions 26H1, 24H2, 25H2, and Windows Server 2025. For Windows Server 2022, security update KB5099540 can be downloaded from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 20, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-55144 | [email protected] | PatchVendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-325 | Missing Cryptographic Step | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| microsoft windows 11 24h2 | < 10.0.26100.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 25h2 | < 10.0.26200.8875 |
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| microsoft windows 11 26h1 | < 10.0.28000.2525 |
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| microsoft windows server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5386 |
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| microsoft windows server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 14, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 14, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |