Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
References
| Link | Resource |
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| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62687 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
26 Oct 2026, 16:40
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| References | () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62687 - Patch, Vendor Advisory | |
| First Time |
Microsoft windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Microsoft windows 10 22h2 Microsoft windows 11 25h2 Microsoft windows 11 26h2 Microsoft windows 11 23h2 Microsoft windows 11 24h2 Microsoft windows 11 26h1 |
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_24h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_26h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:arm64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x86:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_22h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_23h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_25h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* |
13 Oct 2026, 19:18
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
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| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2026-10-13 19:18
Updated : 2026-10-26 16:40
NVD link : CVE-2026-62687
Mitre link : CVE-2026-62687
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-62687
JSON object : View
Products Affected
microsoft
- windows_11_26h2
- windows_10_21h2
- windows_11_25h2
- windows_11_23h2
- windows_11_24h2
- windows_11_26h1
- windows_10_22h2
CWE
CWE-59
Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
