CVE-2026-62807: 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
27 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows DHCP Server
Microsoft Windows Server 2016<10.0.14393.9418
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
10.0.14393.9418
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
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 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 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2<6.3.9600.23338
6.3.9600.23338
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<6.2.9200.26280
6.2.9200.26280
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=1809
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-2026-62807?
CVE-2026-62807 has a high severity rating of 7.8.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-62807?
To fix CVE-2026-62807, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected system.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-62807?
CVE-2026-62807 affects Microsoft Windows 10, Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025, and the Windows DHCP Server.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62807?
CVE-2026-62807 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability related to improper link resolution in the Windows DHCP Server.
5
Can CVE-2026-62807 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2026-62807 requires local access for exploitation, so it cannot be exploited remotely.