CVE-2026-26154

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.06%

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CVE-2026-26154 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Windows Server Update Service allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in Windows Server Update Service allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.06%

60.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.9060
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.8644
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.5020
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.2274
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.32690

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-26154?
Improper input validation in Windows Server Update Service allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-26154?
CVE-2026-26154 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-26154?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST