CVE-2026-96945: Uncaught exception in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-96945?

windows server 2019: upgrade to 10.0.17763.9376; windows server 2022: upgrade to 10.0.20348.5761; windows server 2025: upgrade to 10.0.26100.33650. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-96945 being exploited?

CVE-2026-96945 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-2026-96945 affect?

CVE-2026-96945 affects windows server 2019, windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Uncaught exception in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-96945?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-96945 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting windows server 2019, windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Uncaught exception in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-248
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 19:22 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-16 10:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

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-2026-96945?

windows server 2019: upgrade to 10.0.17763.9376; windows server 2022: upgrade to 10.0.20348.5761; windows server 2025: upgrade to 10.0.26100.33650. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-96945 being exploited?

CVE-2026-96945 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-2026-96945 affect?

CVE-2026-96945 affects windows server 2019, windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Uncaught exception in Windows Failover Cluster allows an unauthorized attacker to deny service over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-96945?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

Software pages

Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities

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