CVE-2026-69297

MEDIUM

Published Sep 8, 2026 Modified Sep 9, 2026 CWE-257

Description

Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0060

Probability of exploitation

0.47%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-257 CWE-257

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
microsoft	windows_10_1607	< 10.0.14393.9512
microsoft	windows_10_1607	< 10.0.14393.9512
microsoft	windows_10_1809	< 10.0.17763.9245
microsoft	windows_10_1809	< 10.0.17763.9245
microsoft	windows_server_2012	All
microsoft	windows_server_2012	All
microsoft	windows_server_2016	< 10.0.14393.9512
microsoft	windows_server_2019	< 10.0.17763.9245
microsoft	windows_server_2022	< 10.0.20348.5622
microsoft	windows_server_2025	< 10.0.26100.33438

References

Advisories & Patches

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69297

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-69297? +

Storing passwords in a recoverable format in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-69297? +

CVE-2026-69297 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance. The EPSS score is 0.0060, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-69297? +

CVE-2026-69297 affects products from microsoft, specifically: windows_10_1607, windows_10_1809, windows_server_2012, windows_server_2016, windows_server_2019, windows_server_2022, windows_server_2025. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-69297? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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