CVE-2026-88174
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2026-88174 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9612 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9376 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5761 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33650 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-88174?
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-88174?
CVE-2026-88174 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-88174?
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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