How severe is CVE-2026-69802?

CVE-2026-69802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-69802 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-69802?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-69802 published?

CVE-2026-69802 was published on 2026-10-13.

CVE-2026-69802

CVE-2026-69802 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-1390.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1390
Published: 2026-10-13
Last modified: 2026-10-13

Description

Weak authentication in Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-69802?: Weak authentication in Network Device Enrollment Service (NDES) allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-69802?: CVE-2026-69802 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-69802 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-69802?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-69802 published?: CVE-2026-69802 was published on 2026-10-13.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69802

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