CVE-2026-62761: Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 11, 2026
·Updated
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
26 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9418
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9418
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5499, <10.0.20348.5440
10.0.20348.549910.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5499, <10.0.20348.5440
10.0.20348.549910.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26280
6.2.9200.26280
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23338
6.3.9600.23338
Microsoft Windows Server 2012<6.2.9200.26280
6.2.9200.26280
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23338
6.3.9600.23338
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9121
10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9121
10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10 1607<10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows 10 1809<10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2019<10.0.17763.9121
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33222
Remediation
Event History
Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-62761?
The severity of CVE-2026-62761 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
2
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62761?
CVE-2026-62761 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Windows DHCP Server.
3
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2026-62761?
To mitigate CVE-2026-62761, ensure that you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected software.
4
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2026-62761?
CVE-2026-62761 affects multiple versions including Windows 10 and various editions of Windows Server from 2012 to 2025.
5
Can an authorized user exploit CVE-2026-62761?
Yes, an authorized attacker can exploit CVE-2026-62761 to elevate their privileges locally on the affected systems.