CVE-2026-0386: Windows Deployment Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jan 13, 2026
·
Updated

Improper access control in Windows Deployment Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.

Other sources

Windows Deployment Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

29 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8783
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8276
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4648
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.2092
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32230
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25868
6.2.9200.25868
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22968
6.3.9600.22968
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.28117
6.1.7601.28117
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.25868
6.2.9200.25868
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2<6.1.7601.28117
6.1.7601.28117
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23717
6.0.6003.23717
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23717
6.0.6003.23717
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23717
6.0.6003.23717
Microsoft Windows Server 2008<6.0.6003.23717
6.0.6003.23717
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8783
10.0.14393.8783
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4648
10.0.20348.4648
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32230
10.0.26100.32230
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.32230
10.0.26100.32230
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition<10.0.25398.2092
10.0.25398.2092
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.4648
10.0.20348.4648
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8276
10.0.17763.8276
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.8783
10.0.14393.8783
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.8276
10.0.17763.8276
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.22968
6.3.9600.22968

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.2.9200.25868Patch KB5073698
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.3.9600.22968Patch KB5073696
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.7601.28117Patch KB5073699
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.0.6003.23717Patch KB5073700
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.14393.8783Patch KB5073722
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.4648Patch KB5073457
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.32230Patch KB5073379
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.25398.2092Patch KB5073450
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.17763.8276Patch KB5073723

Event History

Jan 13, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·04:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-0386?

CVE-2026-0386 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-0386?

You can fix CVE-2026-0386 by applying the appropriate security patches provided by Microsoft for your affected operating system.

3

Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2026-0386?

CVE-2026-0386 affects multiple versions of Windows Server, including 2008, 2012, 2012 R2, 2008 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-0386?

No, exploitation of CVE-2026-0386 does not require user interaction, making it a significant risk.

5

What can attackers do by exploiting CVE-2026-0386?

By exploiting CVE-2026-0386, attackers can execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable Windows Deployment Services.

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