How severe is CVE-2024-26226?

CVE-2024-26226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-26226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-26226?

CVE-2024-26226 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-26226?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-26226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-26226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23502.

When was CVE-2024-26226 published?

CVE-2024-26226 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-26226

CVE-2024-26226 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-23502
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Published: 2024-04-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Distributed File System (DFS) Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-26226?: Windows Distributed File System (DFS) Information Disclosure Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-26226?: CVE-2024-26226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-26226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-26226?: CVE-2024-26226 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26226?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-26226 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-26226 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-23502.
When was CVE-2024-26226 published?: CVE-2024-26226 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-26226

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:-:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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