What is CVE-2026-49169?

CVE-2026-49169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2025, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2026-07-14.

How severe is CVE-2026-49169?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.

Use After Free in Microsoft Windows Server 2025

CVE-2026-49169

Use after free in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Vulnerability class: Use-After-Free

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.0 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 — versions 10.0.26100.0
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation) — versions 10.0.26100.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-416 — Use After Free

References

secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-49169?: CVE-2026-49169 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2025, classified under Use After Free. CVSS score: 8.0/10. Published 2026-07-14.
How severe is CVE-2026-49169?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.0 out of 10.