Microsoft Windows DNS Server Relative Path Traversal Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A remote code execution vulnerability has been identified in Windows DNS Server. This issue arises from relative path traversal, which allows an authorized attacker to execute code on a system over an adjacent network. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows Server and Windows 10.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability allows for remote code execution on the affected system.

Remediation

Users can download the security update for this vulnerability through the Microsoft Update Catalog. Specific update details can be found in the Microsoft Knowledge Base articles KB5099444, KB5099445, KB5099535, KB5099536, KB5099540, and KB5099538.

Added: Jul 14, 2026, 11:40 PM
Updated: Jul 14, 2026, 11:40 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.2
remediation
7.7
relevance
9.6
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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