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CVE-2026-62761

Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published: Aug 11, 2026Updated: Aug 17, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-59
7.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 71.2%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
No Known Exploits
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

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

In plain language

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CVE-2026-62761 is a Windows DHCP Server flaw that lets a low-privilege attacker who can log onto the machine gain full control; it’s a serious issue for organizations running Windows DHCP Server, but only if the attacker can get local access.

Executive summary

CVE-2026-62761 is a local elevation of privilege in Windows DHCP Server where improper link resolution (“link following”) during file handling allows a low-privileged authenticated local attacker to gain full control of the system.

If affected, business impact
Full system takeoverControl of network servicesData theft riskBackup and operations disruption

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-59

Affected Products

Microsoft
commercial·US
Windows 10 Version 1607On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2022On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)On-premOS
Operating Systems / windows
and 13 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

Official Patch Available
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Attack Graph

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Collection
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References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62761
msrc.microsoft.com
News mentions
2

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