CVE-2026-62776 HIGH

CVE-2026-62776: Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1607
Weakness CWE-59
Published August 11, 2026
Last update August 14, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.8/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 11, 2026 CVE published
August 14, 2026 Record updated