CVE-2026-45602 Windows Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Tampering Vulnerability

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

An unauthorized attacker can tamper with data in the Windows DHCP Server over a network, requiring a security patch.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-45602?

CVE-2026-45602 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 9 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

No cwe for this issue in Windows DHCP Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform tampering over a network.

Weakness: CWE-229, CWE-349

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-45602?

It affects 13 products.

Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 and 7 more.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45602?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-45602 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-45602 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-45602 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Windows 10 1607 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9g25-jr9m-x4jh.

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