Aug 2026: Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-62803 Published on August 11, 2026
Windows DHCP Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows DHCP Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness Type
What is an insecure temporary file Vulnerability?
The software attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.
CVE-2026-62803 has been classified to as an insecure temporary file vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-62803
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1607:- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9418 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9115 is affected.
- Version 6.2.9200.0 and below 6.2.9200.26279 is affected.
- Version 6.2.9200.0 and below 6.2.9200.26279 is affected.
- Version 6.3.9600.0 and below 6.3.9600.23337 is affected.
- Version 6.3.9600.0 and below 6.3.9600.23337 is affected.
- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9418 is affected.
- Version 10.0.14393.0 and below 10.0.14393.9418 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9115 is affected.
- Version 10.0.17763.0 and below 10.0.17763.9115 is affected.
- Version 10.0.20348.0 and below 10.0.20348.5499 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.33296 is affected.
- Version 10.0.26100.0 and below 10.0.26100.33296 is affected.