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CVE-2026-56188

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 race condition

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.61%
  1. Published14 Jul 2026

Description

Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Server Network driver allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Microsoft Windows 10 1607< 10.0.14393.9339
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.9020
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2< 10.0.19044.7548
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2< 10.0.19045.7548
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2< 10.0.26100.8875
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2< 10.0.26200.8875
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1< 10.0.28000.2525
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9339
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.9020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5386
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.33158

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.9339
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.9020
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2≥ 10.0.19044.7548
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2≥ 10.0.19045.7548
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2≥ 10.0.26100.8875
Microsoft Windows 11 25h2≥ 10.0.26200.8875
Microsoft Windows 11 26h1≥ 10.0.28000.2525
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.9339
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.9020
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.5386

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-56188 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-56188 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.61%.

How severe is CVE-2026-56188?

CVE-2026-56188 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-56188?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2, and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-56188?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.9339, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.9020, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2 10.0.19044.7548 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.