"Allow apps to communicate through Windows Defender Firewall" requires public access on a program just for LAN connectivity

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Hello,


I am currently running Windows 10 Pro Build 1909.


I am developing a cross-platform application that communicates with my Windows machine over LAN and only references private IP addresses. However, in order to allow the application to connect to the Windows machine, Windows Firewall must be set to allow the application over a public network.


From a security standpoint, this is obviously unacceptable.


I understand the answer is likely "update to 20H2" or something to that effect, which is fine, but if that's the case, can I at least be told which KB should be the actual fix for the issue?


Thank you,

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