PatchTheCVECVE-2026-97789: Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CVE-2026-97789 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Why this priority
- High severity
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 54%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-416 |
| Published | 2026-10-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-16 |
Last updated 2026-10-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-97789?
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-2026-97789 being exploited?
CVE-2026-97789 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-2026-97789 affect?
CVE-2026-97789 affects windows server 2022, windows server 2025. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Use after free in Remote Desktop Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How urgent is CVE-2026-97789?
Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist
Software pages
Windows vulnerabilities · Windows Server vulnerabilities · WinRM and RDP vulnerabilities
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