CVE-2026-62697: Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Push Notifications allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Push Notifications Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is exposed to this vulnerability?
Systems running Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, or Windows Server 2025 are listed as affected. Exploitation is local, so the attacker must be able to execute code on the target system.
What level of access does an attacker need?
The attacker must already be authorized on the affected machine and have low privileges. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
What could an attacker gain through successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation can allow local privilege elevation. The vulnerability is rated high severity with high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.