CVE-2026-62832

Summary

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

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 21H210.0.19044.0 < 10.0.19044.7663affected
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 22H210.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.7663affected
MicrosoftWindows 11 version 23H210.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.7517affected
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 23H210.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.7517affected
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 24H210.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.9168affected
MicrosoftWindows 11 Version 25H210.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.9168affected
MicrosoftWindows 11 version 26H110.0.28000.0 < 10.0.28000.2704affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 202210.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.5499affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 202510.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33296affected
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33296affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-59: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

References