CVE-2026-62896: Microsoft Teams Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2026
·Updated
Improper authentication in Microsoft Teams allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Other sources
Microsoft Teams Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
1 affected component
Microsoft Teams
Event History
Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:37 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-62896?
CVE-2026-62896 has a critical severity rating of 9.6.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-62896?
To fix CVE-2026-62896, ensure that you install the latest security updates for Microsoft Teams.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-62896?
CVE-2026-62896 is an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability due to improper authentication in Microsoft Teams.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2026-62896?
CVE-2026-62896 affects users of Microsoft Teams who could potentially have their privileges elevated by an attacker.
5
What impact does CVE-2026-62896 have?
The impact of CVE-2026-62896 allows an attacker to escalate privileges over a network, leading to unauthorized access.