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CVE-2026-62893

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 use-after-free

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.97%
  1. Published11 Aug 2026

Description

Use after free in Windows Deployment Services 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< 10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10 1809< 10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows Server 2012r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.33222

Remediation

Fixed in
Microsoft Windows 10 1607≥ 10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10 1809≥ 10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows Server 2016≥ 10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2019≥ 10.0.17763.9115
Microsoft Windows Server 2022≥ 10.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2025≥ 10.0.26100.33222

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-62893 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-62893 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.97%.

How severe is CVE-2026-62893?

CVE-2026-62893 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-62893?

Affected products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-62893?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Microsoft Windows 10 1607 10.0.14393.9418, Microsoft Windows 10 1809 10.0.17763.9115, Microsoft Windows Server 2016 10.0.14393.9418 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.