CVE-2025-26686

HIGH

Published Apr 8, 2025 Modified Jul 9, 2025 CWE-591

Description

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-591 CWE-591

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	windows_10_1507	< 10.0.10240.20978
microsoft	windows_10_1507	< 10.0.10240.20978
microsoft	windows_10_1607	< 10.0.14393.7969
microsoft	windows_10_1607	< 10.0.14393.7969
microsoft	windows_10_1809	< 10.0.17763.7136
microsoft	windows_10_1809	< 10.0.17763.7136
microsoft	windows_10_21h2	< 10.0.19044.5737
microsoft	windows_10_22h2	< 10.0.19045.5737
microsoft	windows_11_22h2	< 10.0.22621.5189
microsoft	windows_11_23h2	< 10.0.22631.5189
microsoft	windows_11_24h2	< 10.0.26100.3775
microsoft	windows_server_2008	All
microsoft	windows_server_2008	All
microsoft	windows_server_2008	All
microsoft	windows_server_2012	All
microsoft	windows_server_2012	All
microsoft	windows_server_2016	< 10.0.14393.7969
microsoft	windows_server_2019	< 10.0.17763.7136
microsoft	windows_server_2022	< 10.0.20348.3453
microsoft	windows_server_2022_23h2	< 10.0.25398.1551
microsoft	windows_server_2025	< 10.0.26100.3775

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26686

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26686? +

Sensitive data storage in improperly locked memory in Windows TCP/IP allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-26686? +

CVE-2025-26686 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-26686? +

CVE-2025-26686 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_10_1507, windows_10_1607, windows_10_1809, windows_10_21h2, windows_10_22h2, windows_11_22h2, windows_11_23h2, windows_11_24h2, windows_server_2008, windows_server_2012, windows_server_2016, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2022_23h2, windows_server_2025. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-26686? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.