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CVE-2026-69297 Microsoft CVE debrief

The Windows DHCP Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2026-69297) is a medium-severity vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network due to passwords being stored in a recoverable format. System administrators and security teams should prioritize verifying and applying patches, reviewing password storage configurations, and monitoring for potential security incidents. This vulnerability was published on 2026-09-08T17:15:00.579Z and has not been modified since then. The NVD entry is currently 6.5, MEDIUM. Affected product deployments should be identified in managed environments, and owners should be assigned for follow-up. The CV

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 10 Version 1607
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.5
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-09-08
Original CVE updated
2026-10-08
Advisory published
2026-09-08
Advisory updated
2026-10-08

Who should care

System administrators and security teams responsible for Windows DHCP Server installations should assess exposure and prioritize patching, especially in environments where unauthorized access may be a concern.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-69297 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. System administrators and security teams should prioritize verifying and applying patches, reviewing password storage configurations, and monitoring for potential security incidents.

  • Verify and apply patches to prevent potential information disclosure
  • Review and update password storage configurations to reduce the risk of unauthorized access
  • Monitor Windows DHCP Server for potential security incidents

Technical summary

The Windows DHCP Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability (CVE-2026-69297) allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network due to passwords being stored in a recoverable format. This vulnerability affects Windows DHCP Server installations, particularly in environments where unauthorized access may be a concern. To mitigate this vulnerability, system administrators and security teams should verify and apply patches, review and update password storage configurations, and monitor Windows DHCP Server for potential security incidents and

Defensive priority

System administrators and security teams should prioritize verifying and applying patches for Windows DHCP Server installations, especially in environments where unauthorized access may be a concern.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify and apply patches for Windows DHCP Server installations
  • Review and update password storage configurations for Windows DHCP Server
  • Monitor Windows DHCP Server for potential unauthorized access

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details about the vulnerability in Windows DHCP Server, allowing an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network due to passwords being stored in a recoverable format.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-69297 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-69297

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-69297 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-69297

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Windows DHCP Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/69xxx/CVE-2026-69297.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

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

    Supplemental source - vendor-advisory, patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.