CVE-2026-72928
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.62%
Last modified
CVE-2026-72928 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33438 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72928Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-72928?
Use after free in Windows DNS allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-72928?
CVE-2026-72928 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-72928?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2026
- CVE-2026-72922AutoGPT is a workflow automation platform for creating, depl…8.2
- CVE-2026-72923In Microsoft.OpenApi.YamlReader from 2.0.0-preview.11 until …7.5
- CVE-2026-72924GitHub CLI (gh) is GitHub's official command line tool. Vers…2.1
- CVE-2026-72925SWC is a TypeScript / JavaScript compiler written in Rust. P…6.1
- CVE-2026-72926Use after free in Windows Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) …7
- CVE-2026-72927Heap-based buffer overflow in Winsock allows an authorized a…7.8
- CVE-2026-72929Improper validation of integrity check value in Windows Inst…7.8
- CVE-2026-7293A vulnerability was detected in SourceCodester Pizzafy Ecomm…4.7
- CVE-2026-72930Use after free in Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (…7
- CVE-2026-72931Missing release of resource after effective lifetime in Wind…5.5
- CVE-2026-72932Buffer over-read in Windows Message Queuing Queue Manager al…7.5
- CVE-2026-72933Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider…8.8
Are you affected by CVE-2026-72928?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST