CVE-2026-62696

HighCVSS 7.8

Published: 11/08/2026(UTC)Updated: 16/08/2026(UTC)Translated: 11/08/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

High risk

3.18%

87th percentile - higher than 87% of all known CVEs

Summary

Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Risk Assessment

An attacker with local access could exploit the flaw to elevate privileges, potentially leading to system takeover.

Recommendation

Apply the latest Windows security updates.

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CVE-2026-72969High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-72968High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-72934High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69743High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69596High
Use after free in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69563High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-69534High
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVE-2026-68876High
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Original NVD description (English source)

Integer underflow (wrap or wraparound) in Windows Program Compatibility Assistant Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS