CVE-2026-69802: Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Other sources
Weak authentication in Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9376Patch KB5126651 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33650Patch KB5126646 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5761Patch KB5126655 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.3.9600.23470Patch KB5126836 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.14393.9612Patch KB5126868 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 6.2.9200.26434Patch KB5126835
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which systems are in scope for this issue?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows Server 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, and 2025. The issue concerns the Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES).
What access does an attacker need to exploit this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit the weakness remotely over a network without prior privileges or user interaction. Exploitation has high attack complexity.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow unauthorized remote code execution. The provided metrics indicate high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.