CVE-2026-73010: Microsoft Failover Cluster Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

Microsoft Failover Cluster Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Use after free in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9245
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
10.0.26100.33438
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33438
10.0.26100.33438
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5622
10.0.20348.5622
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9245
10.0.17763.9245
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5622
10.0.20348.5622

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 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:18 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which systems are in scope based on the listed affected software?

The listed affected software includes Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025. The vulnerability is in Windows Failover Cluster.

2

Does exploitation require authentication, user interaction, or local access?

No. The vector indicates network exploitation with low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction required.

3

What level of impact could successful exploitation have?

Successful exploitation could allow remote code execution. The provided metrics indicate high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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