CVE-2026-69297: CWE-257: Storing Passwords in a Recoverable Format in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-69297 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and related versions where passwords are stored in a recoverable format within the Windows DHCP Server. This flaw allows an authorized attacker to disclose sensitive password information over a network. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows 10 Version 1607
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Windows 10 Version 1809
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Windows Server 2012
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Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2012 R2
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Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves storing passwords in a recoverable format in the Windows DHCP Server component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607 and other specified versions. An authorized attacker can exploit this weakness to disclose password information over a network. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires network access, low attack complexity, and privileges, with no user interaction needed. The impact is confidentiality loss of passwords. Microsoft has published an official fix addressing this issue.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker with network access can disclose passwords stored in a recoverable format in the Windows DHCP Server, leading to a confidentiality breach. There is no impact on integrity or availability. This could potentially allow further unauthorized access if the disclosed passwords are reused or provide elevated privileges.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users and administrators should apply the security updates provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69297 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T20:46:07.440Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-69297","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044e1acd9273b49fa7ddb
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:49 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 21:01:11 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:14 UTC
Views: 41
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