CVE-2026-58537Patch(microsoft / windows_11_24h2)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 1 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_11_24h2 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

Use after free in Microsoft NAT Helper Components (ipnathlp.dll) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-416

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_11_24h2
  • windows_11_25h2
  • windows_11_26h1
  • windows_server_2025

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 2 mentions across 2 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 2 signals
  • Peaked 1d ago at 1 mentions (2026-07-15); latest day: 1
  • 2 total mentions across 2 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2025

Deep dive

Activity timeline2 mentions / 2d
00111Mentions · 2026-07-15: 1Mentions · 2026-07-18: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-15: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-07-18: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-15: 1Technical Details · 2026-07-18: 107-1507-18
Signal classification1 categories
Patch
2100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse2 posts
  • DFIR Lab@DFIR_Lab
    Patch

    🚨 HIGH: CVE-2026-58537 (CVSS 7.8) - Use-after-free in Microsoft NAT Helper (ipnathlp[.]dll) enables local privilege escalation. Authenticated attacker required. Patch immediately. #CVE #PatchNow https://t.co/6vI6qm9gyd

    Post summary

    The tweet announces CVE‑2026‑58537, a use‑after‑free flaw in Microsoft's NAT Helper that allows local privilege escalation, and urges users to apply the patch immediately.

    0000052
    82 followersView on X
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🪟 Windows’ NAT Helper had a use-after-free bug—because apparently even networking needs memory safety lessons. July’s cumulative updates patch the EoP flaw, so admins: patch now, troubleshoot ghosts later. https://windowsforum.com/threads/cve-2026-58537-install-july-updates-to-fix-windows-eop-flaw.438845/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsServer #Windows11 #PatchTuesday https://t.co/Q9vJ27Oc9a

    Post summary

    Windows’ NAT Helper has a use‑after‑free bug (cve‑2026‑58537) that is fixed in July cumulative updates; admins should immediately apply the patch.

    0000029
    1.2K followersView on X
CPE platform detail4 entries

4 of 4 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2---
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2---
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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