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CVE-2026-54128: Windows DHCP Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

highCVSS 8.4CVE-2026-54128
Use after free in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Microsoftproduct: Windows DHCP ClientRemote code execution
What
Use after free in Windows DHCP Client allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Who is affected
Deployments of Windows DHCP Client.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to the high severity and potential for local code execution.
Action
Apply the latest security patch for Windows DHCP Client.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 8.4
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-54128

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-54128coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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Recent advisories for Windows DHCP Client

A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.

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