CVE-2026-50426 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Q: What is CVE-2026-50426?

CVE-2026-50426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Relative path traversal in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-50426?

CVE-2026-50426 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50426?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.

Vulnerability Description

Relative path traversal in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	< 10.0.14393.9339
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	< 10.0.17763.9020
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	< 10.0.14393.9339
Microsoft	Windows Server 2019	< 10.0.17763.9020
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.5386
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.33158

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-23

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50426PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-50426?

CVE-2026-50426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Relative path traversal in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

How severe is CVE-2026-50426?

CVE-2026-50426 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-50426?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016, Microsoft Windows Server 2019.