CVE-2026-62812Patch(microsoft / windows_10_1607)

LOWCVSS 7.8 · HIGH

Signal is active with 2 mentions in latest observed window

Immediate actions

  • Patch microsoft windows_10_1607 systems immediately

Recommended action window: Monitor and triage in normal cycle

NVD description

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

1.0/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-59

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

NONE

Patch

AVAILABLE

Momentum

STABLE

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_server_2012
  • windows_server_2016

Threat summary

  • Patch or workaround signal is available
  • 4 mentions across 3 observed days
  • Momentum state: stable

What's happening

  • Patch or workaround mentioned in 2 signals
  • Technical details provided in 4 signals
  • Disclosure: 1 classified signal
  • General: 1 classified signal
  • Peaked at 2 mentions on most recent observed day (2026-09-09)
  • 4 total mentions across 3 days

Affected systems

Vendors
Products
windows_10_1607windows_10_1809windows_server_2012windows_server_2016windows_server_2019windows_server_2022windows_server_2025

2 versions affected across 7 products

Deep dive

Activity timeline4 mentions / 3d
01122Mentions · 2026-08-11: 1Mentions · 2026-08-12: 1Mentions · 2026-09-09: 2Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-11: 1Patch / Workaround · 2026-08-12: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-11: 1Technical Details · 2026-08-12: 1Technical Details · 2026-09-09: 208-1108-1209-09
Signal classification3 categories
Patch
250.0%
Disclosure
125.0%
General
125.0%
Referenced assets2 URLs
Classification over time
DateTotalLabels
2026-08-111
Patch1
2026-08-121
Patch1
2026-09-092
Disclosure1General1
Full discourse4 posts
  • kawn@kawn2020
    Disclosure

    #windowsupdate #microsoft つづき ・CVE-2026-62807 Windows DHCP Server の特権の昇格の脆弱性 ・CVE-2026-62812 Windows DHCP Server の特権の昇格の脆弱性 ・CVE-2026-62814 Windows DHCP サーバーの情報漏えいの脆弱性 つづき…

    Post summary

    The tweet announces three new Windows DHCP Server CVEs, detailing privilege‑elevation and information‑leak vulnerabilities, but provides no evidence of exploits, patches, or active attacks.

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  • kawn@kawn2020
    General

    #windowsupdate #microsoft つづき ・CVE-2026-62807 Windows DHCP Server の特権の昇格の脆弱性 ・CVE-2026-62812 Windows DHCP Server の特権の昇格の脆弱性 ・CVE-2026-62814 Windows DHCP サーバーの情報漏えいの脆弱性 つづき…

    Post summary

    The tweet lists three new Windows DHCP Server CVEs with brief descriptors but contains no PoC, exploit, patch, or activity details.

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    87 followersView on X
  • VulniPulse@vulnipulse
    Patch

    ⚠️ HIGH CVE ALERT CVE-2026-62812 · Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core) · CVSS 7.8 Attackers could elevate privileges. Upgrade to a vendor-listed fixed release. 🔎 Full advisory: https://vulnipulse.com/advisories/microsoft-cve-2026-62812 #CyberSecurity #CVE #Microsoft #WindowsServer

    Post summary

    The advisory alerts on CVE-2026-62812 in Windows Server 2012, noting privilege‑elevation risk and recommending upgrading to the vendor’s fixed release.

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    7 followersView on X
  • Windows Forum@windowsforum
    Patch

    🚨 DHCP servers just got promoted to “patch immediately” status. CVE-2026-62812 can turn a foothold into higher privileges—because infrastructure apparently needed more drama. https://windowsforum.com/security-alerts.84/cve-2026-62812-patch-windows-dhcp-server-eop-flaw.442635/?utm_source=x&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=news_node84 #WindowsServerSecurity #WindowsDhcpServer #Cve202662812 #August2026SecurityUpd… https://t.co/Mnd0joFun1

    Post summary

    The tweet highlights a DHCP server vulnerability, CVE-2026-62812, urging immediate patching due to its privilege escalation potential, but provides no PoC, exploit, or evidence of active exploitation.

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CPE platform detail10 entries

10 of 10 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1607--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x64
OSmicrosoftwindows_10_1809--x86
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2012r2--
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2016---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2019---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2022---
OSmicrosoftwindows_server_2025---

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