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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-50518

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

7.4 %

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
2026-07-14
Last Modified
2026-07-15

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-50518?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Is CVE-2026-50518 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-50518 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 7.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-50518?

CVE-2026-50518 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity), with vector string 3.1.

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