CVE-2026-49169
HIGH 8Use after free in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 8), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.5%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 40th percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
8CVSS 3.1 · HIGH
- ConfidentialityHigh
- IntegrityHigh
- AvailabilityHigh
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ⚠Privileges: Requires an admin / high-privilege account
- ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
- ⚠Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Test against your own equipment
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Affected
Vendors Microsoft
Products Windows Server 2025 Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation)
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-416: : Use After Free
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Known Affected Software Configurations
| Vendor | Product | Version range |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33158 |
All CVSS metrics
- HIGH 8 v3.1 · CNA Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C - HIGH 8 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - HIGH 8.8 v3.1 · NVD Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H