CVE-2026-72943
HighCVSS 7.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk50th percentile - higher than 50% of all known CVEs
Summary
Use after free in Windows Deployment Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
An authorized attacker can remotely execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise and lateral movement.
Recommendation
Install Windows security updates and restrict access to the WDS service to trusted clients only.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use after free in Windows Deployment Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS