About this tag
The cve 2026 49181 tag covers reporting on a Windows DHCP Client elevation-of-privilege vulnerability fixed in Microsoft’s July 14, 2026 security updates. The flaw can be exploited over the network by an unauthenticated attacker without user interaction, and it affects vulnerable Windows Server systems and long-term servicing Windows 10 releases. Microsoft rates CVE-2026-49181 as Important, while its CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 places it in the High severity range. This tag archive is intended for administrators and security teams tracking the vulnerability, Microsoft’s remediation guidance, affected Windows environments, and the priority of deploying the applicable updates.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    CVE-2026-49181: Patch Windows DHCP Client EoP by July 14

    CVE-2026-49181 exposes the Windows DHCP Client to a network-based elevation-of-privilege attack, allowing an unauthenticated attacker to target affected systems without user interaction. Microsoft fixed the flaw in its July 14, 2026 security updates, and administrators running vulnerable Windows...