CVE-2026-70085: Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-70085?

windows server 2012: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; windows server 2016: upgrade to 10.0.14393.9612; windows server 2019: upgrade to 10.0.17763.9376. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-70085 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70085 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-70085 affect?

CVE-2026-70085 affects windows server 2012, windows server 2016, windows server 2019. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-70085?

Priority 30/100. On your watchlist

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5WATCHLISTMITIGATEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-70085 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting windows server 2012, windows server 2016, windows server 2019. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 75%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-16

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13 19:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-16 17:35 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft windows server 2012 MITIGATE

Affected: all versions · r2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before r2

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2016 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.14393.9612

Fixed in: 10.0.14393.9612

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2019 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.17763.9376

Fixed in: 10.0.17763.9376

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2022 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.20348.5761

Fixed in: 10.0.20348.5761

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

microsoft windows server 2025 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.0.26100.33650

Fixed in: 10.0.26100.33650

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-70085?

windows server 2012: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; windows server 2016: upgrade to 10.0.14393.9612; windows server 2019: upgrade to 10.0.17763.9376. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-70085 being exploited?

CVE-2026-70085 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-70085 affect?

CVE-2026-70085 affects windows server 2012, windows server 2016, windows server 2019. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Missing authorization in DNS Server allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

How urgent is CVE-2026-70085?

Priority 30/100. On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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