Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2
CVE-2026-62832
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows User Profile Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2 — versions 10.0.19044.0
- Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22h2 — versions 10.0.19045.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23h2 — versions 10.0.22631.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24h2 — versions 10.0.26100.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 25h2 — versions 10.0.26200.0
- Microsoft Windows 11 Version 26h1 — versions 10.0.28000.0
- Microsoft Windows Server 2022 — versions 10.0.20348.0
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025 — versions 10.0.26100.0
- Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core Installation) — versions 10.0.26100.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62832?
- CVE-2026-62832 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21h2, classified under Improper Link Resolution Before File Access. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62832?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.