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CRITICAL CVSS 3.1
CVE-2026-41089
Windows Netlogon Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

INFO

Published Date :

May 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

May 15, 2026, 3:42 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

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Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-41089 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Microsoft windows_server_2012
2 Microsoft windows_server_2016
3 Microsoft windows_server_2019
4 Microsoft windows_server_2022
5 Microsoft windows_server_2022_23h2
6 Microsoft windows_server_23h2
7 Microsoft windows_server_2012_r2
8 Microsoft windows_server_2025
CVSS Scores
The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardized framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and displays CVSS scores from various sources for each CVE.
Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL f38d906d-7342-40ea-92c1-6c4a2c6478c8
CVSS 3.1 CRITICAL [email protected]
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-41089.

URL Resource
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41089 Vendor Advisory
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-41089 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-41089 weaknesses.

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2026-41089 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

  • security.nl
Belgische overheid waarschuwt voor misbruik van kritiek Windows-lek

Aanvallers maken actief misbruik van een kritieke kwetsbaarheid in Windows die remote code execution mogelijk maakt. Daarvoor waarschuwt de Belgische overheid. Op 12 mei kwam Microsoft met beveiliging ... Read more

Published Date: Jun 01, 2026 (9 hours, 20 minutes ago)
  • CybersecurityNews
Windows Netlogon 0-Click RCE Vulnerability Now Actively Exploited In The Wild

The critical Windows Netlogon remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-41089 is now under active exploitation in the wild, significantly raising the risk profile for unpatched Win ... Read more

Published Date: Jun 01, 2026 (18 hours, 57 minutes ago)
  • 0patch.com
Micropatches released for Windows Netlogon Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2026-41089)

May 2026 Windows Updates brought a patch for CVE-2026-41089, a remotely exploitable issue on Windows Server acting as a domain controller. Under certain conditions, an unauthenticated attacker in loca ... Read more

Published Date: May 26, 2026 (6 days, 7 hours ago)
  • security.nl
Kritiek beveiligingslek in Windows Server maakt computerworm mogelijk

Een kritieke kwetsbaarheid in Windows Server maakt het mogelijk voor een computerworm om zich zonder interactie van gebruikers te verspreiden. Twee andere kwetsbaarheden in Windows zijn ook zonder geb ... Read more

Published Date: May 13, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)
  • CrowdStrike.com
May 2026 Patch Tuesday: 30 Critical Vulnerabilities Among 130 CVEs

Microsoft has addressed 130 vulnerabilities in its May 2026 security update release, fewer than April’s 164 vulnerabilities. This month's patches include fixes for 30 Critical vulnerabilities, along w ... Read more

Published Date: May 13, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days ago)

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-41089 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    May. 15, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.14393.9140 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.17763.8755 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.25398.2330 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.26100.32772 *cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 10.0.20348.5074
    Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41089 Types: Vendor Advisory
  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    May. 12, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description Stack-based buffer overflow in Windows Netlogon allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Added CWE CWE-121
    Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-41089
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.