CVE-2026-113756: Windows FileCrypt Driver improper access control bypass

CVE-2026-113756 · Severity: medium · CVSS 5.3 · Published 2026-11-10

Windows FileCrypt Driver, a file encryption component in Windows, contains an improper access control flaw that allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature over the network. An attacker with valid credentials could circumvent encryption protections, potentially exposing sensitive files and data stored on affected systems.

Technologies: Microsoft Windows FileCrypt Driver. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-113756 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-113756 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-113756?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 5.3, published 10 November 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Windows FileCrypt Driver.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-113756?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-113756 attacked?
It is attacked over the network.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-113756?
Check whether you run Microsoft Windows FileCrypt Driver. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

The vulnerability is an improper access control issue in the Windows FileCrypt Driver that permits an authenticated attacker on the network to bypass a security feature. The flaw requires the attacker to have valid authorization credentials and network access to the affected system. Exploitation allows circumvention of the driver's security mechanisms, though the exact impact mechanism is not specified in the available advisory details.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Windows FileCrypt Driver

Timeline

  • 2026-11-10: disclosed

References

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