CVE-2026-62832
High
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows User Profile Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Microsoft Windows
PublishedAug 11, 2026
First seenAug 11, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-59Improper link resolution
How to fix
Update
- microsoft windows_10_21h210.0.19044.7663 or later
- microsoft windows_10_22h210.0.19045.7663 or later
- microsoft windows_11_23h210.0.22631.7517 or later
- microsoft windows_11_24h210.0.26100.9168 or later
- microsoft windows_11_25h210.0.26200.9168 or later
- microsoft windows_11_26h110.0.28000.2704 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202210.0.20348.5499 or later
- microsoft windows_server_202510.0.26100.33296 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft windows_10_21h2 | v < 10.0.19044.7663 | 10.0.19044.7663 |
| microsoft windows_10_22h2 | v < 10.0.19045.7663 | 10.0.19045.7663 |
| microsoft windows_11_23h2 | v < 10.0.22631.7517 | 10.0.22631.7517 |
| microsoft windows_11_24h2 | v < 10.0.26100.9168 | 10.0.26100.9168 |
| microsoft windows_11_25h2 | v < 10.0.26200.9168 | 10.0.26200.9168 |
| microsoft windows_11_26h1 | v < 10.0.28000.2704 | 10.0.28000.2704 |
| microsoft windows_server_2022 | v < 10.0.20348.5499 | 10.0.20348.5499 |
| microsoft windows_server_2025 | v < 10.0.26100.33296 | 10.0.26100.33296 |
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