Medium severity5.5NVD Advisory· Published Oct 13, 2026· Updated Oct 13, 2026

CVE-2026-62687

Description

Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.

Affected products

Microsoft/Windows Backup Enginellm-fuzzy

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

References

msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62687nvd

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