What is CVE-2026-62761?

CVE-2026-62761 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-62761 cover?

CVE-2026-62761 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-62761. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

CVE-2026-62761

Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

August 14, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

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

🔗 References (1)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62761