Microsoft Windows up to Server 2025 UPnP Device Host use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 6.8 | $5k-$25k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft Windows. It has been classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component UPnP Device Host. This manipulation causes use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-27916. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in Microsoft Windows and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component UPnP Device Host. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
The weakness was shared 04/14/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-27916. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/01/2026).
Upgrading to version 6.2.9200.26026, 6.3.9600.23132, 10.0.14393.9060, 10.0.17763.8644, 10.0.19044.7184, 10.0.19045.7184, 10.0.20348.5020, 10.0.22631.6936, 10.0.25398.2274, 10.0.26100.32690, 10.0.26200.8246 or 10.0.28000.1836 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-1730). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Affected
- Xerox FreeFlow Print Server
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
- 10 21H2
- 10 1607
- 10 1809
- 11 23H2
- 11 24H2
- 11 25H2
- 11 26H1
- Server 2016
- Server 2019
- Server 2022
- Server 2022 23H2
- Server 2025
License
Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
- Product: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.8
VulDB Base Score: 7.8
VulDB Temp Score: 6.8
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No
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Status: Unproven
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Windows 6.2.9200.26026/6.3.9600.23132/10.0.14393.9060/10.0.17763.8644/10.0.19044.7184/10.0.19045.7184/10.0.20348.5020/10.0.22631.6936/10.0.25398.2274/10.0.26100.32690/10.0.26200.8246/10.0.28000.1836
Timeline
04/14/2026 VulDB entry created04/14/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/14/2026 Countermeasure disclosed
06/01/2026 VulDB entry last update
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comProduct: microsoft.com
Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2026-27916 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-27916
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-357439
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-1730 - Xerox FreeFlow Print Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen nicht spezifizierten Angriff
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161215
Entry
Created: 04/14/2026 19:50Updated: 06/01/2026 02:00
Changes: 04/14/2026 19:50 (38), 04/14/2026 19:53 (32), 06/01/2026 02:00 (7)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
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