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CVE-2026-96926

5.5 · MEDIUM

Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Published Oct 13, 2026microsoftCWE-862EPSS 0.32%

Overview

CVE-2026-96926 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10_1607. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10_1607 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
microsoftwindows_10_1607>= 0, < 10.0.14393.9612Affected
microsoftwindows_10_1809>= 0, < 10.0.17763.9376Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2016>= 0, < 10.0.14393.9612Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2019>= 0, < 10.0.17763.9376Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2022>= 0, < 10.0.20348.5761Affected
microsoftwindows_server_2025>= 0, < 10.0.26100.33650Affected

References

Refmsrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96926

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-96926?

CVE-2026-96926 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10_1607. It was published on October 13, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-96926?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-96926?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10_1607 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-96926?

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