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CVE-2026-62801Disclosure(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 6.5 · MEDIUM

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

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2.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Patch / fix
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-22

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • windows_10_1607
  • windows_10_1809
  • windows_10_21h2
  • windows_10_22h2

Threat summary

  • Public PoC is present in monitored signal
  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
microsoft
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_10_21h2windows_10_22h2windows_11_23h2windows_11_24h2windows_11_25h2windows_11_26h1windows_server_2012windows_server_2016

2 versions affected across 13 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-09-10: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-09-10: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-09-10: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-10: 109-10
Signal classification1 categories
Disclosure
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
Full discourse1 post
  • Aretiq.AI@AretiqAI
    Disclosure

    New original discovery vuln disclosure: CVE-2026-62801 A malicious PowerShell Remoting endpoint can write arbitrary files anywhere on a connecting user's machine — escalable to remote code execution. If an attacker can get you to Copy-Item from their endpoint, they own your file system. Affects all supported Windows versions. Patched in September 2026 Patch Tuesday. https://aretiq.ai/discoveries/cve-2026-62801-windows-powershell-security-feature-bypass/ #cybersecurity #0day #Microsoft #PowerShell #infosec

    Post summary

    The post announces a newly discovered CVE-2026-62801 that allows arbitrary file writes via malicious PowerShell Remoting, escalating to remote code execution, and notes it is patched in the September 2026 Patch Tuesday release.

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CPE platform detail24 entries

24 of 24 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_21h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_22h2--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_23h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_24h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_25h2--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--arm64
OSmicrosoftwindows_11_26h1--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012r2--
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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