CVE-2026-72931

Missing release of resource after effective lifetime in Windows Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) allows an authorized attacker to deny service locally.

  • Published Sep 8, 2026
  • CVSS 5.5 medium
  • 0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

Affected software

CVE-2026-72931 at the National Vulnerability Database