CVE-2026-96926: microsoft windows_10_1607 Missing Authorization
CVSS: 5.5v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 19-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-96926 is a medium (CVSS 5.5) Missing Authorization vulnerability in microsoft windows_10_1607. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 19.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.28%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.28%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
19%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.28%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft15 products
- windows_10_1607< 10.0.14393.9612
- windows_10_1809< 10.0.17763.9376
- windows 10 version 1607≥ 10.0.14393.0, < 10.0.14393.9612
- windows 10 version 1809≥ 10.0.17763.0, < 10.0.17763.9376
- windows_server_2012na | r2 | ≥ 6.2.9200.0, < 6.2.9200.26434
1 vendor · 15 products