Microsoft Devices
CVE-2019-1314 — Windows 10 Mobile Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Executive Summary
A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Windows 10 Mobile when Cortana allows a user to access files and folders through the locked screen. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could access the photo library of an affected phone and modify or delete photos without authenticating to the system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would require physical access and the phone would need to have Cortana assistance allowed from the lock screen.
Overview
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
0.00864
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.53839 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 Mobile | — |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Unknown |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
— |
Unknown |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Yuval Ron , Amichai Shulman, and Eli Biham of Technion - Israel Institue of Technology
References
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