High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Aug 11, 2026· Updated Aug 11, 2026
CVE-2026-62807
CVE-2026-62807
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
1Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1News mentions
2- Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday Addresses 398 CVEs (CVE-2026-68820)Tenable Blog · Aug 11, 2026
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday Update August 2026 – 394 Vulnerabilities Fixed, Including 3 Zero-DaysCyber Security News · Aug 11, 2026