CVE-2026-72948: CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
CVE-2026-72948 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in the Windows DNS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting improper handling of file paths. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.7. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves a relative path traversal issue in the Windows DNS service on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local authorized access can leverage this flaw to escalate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-23 and has been assigned CVE-2026-72948. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges escalated. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72948 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-72948: CWE-23: Relative Path Traversal in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607
Description
CVE-2026-72948 is a relative path traversal vulnerability in the Windows DNS component of Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607. It allows an authorized local attacker to elevate privileges by exploiting improper handling of file paths. The vulnerability has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 6.7. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves a relative path traversal issue in the Windows DNS service on Windows 10 Version 1607 (build 10.0.14393.0). An attacker with local authorized access can leverage this flaw to escalate privileges on the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CWE-23 and has been assigned CVE-2026-72948. Microsoft has published an official fix to address this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized local attacker to elevate their privileges, potentially gaining higher system rights. This can lead to full system compromise depending on the privileges escalated. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. It is recommended to apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72948 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-10T18:14:23.517Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-72948","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa04546acd9273b49fa9cf3
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:26:30 UTC
Last enriched: 09/08/2026, 23:52:42 UTC
Last updated: 09/08/2026, 23:52:42 UTC
Views: 2
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