CVE-2026-62879

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Oct 16, 2026

Description

Missing authentication for critical function in Windows SmartScreen allows an authorized attacker to perform tampering locally.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 5.5/10CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-306

Affected software

Source: the vendor's advisory (CNA). NVD analysis pending.

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Oct 13, 2026
Last modified
Oct 16, 2026
NVD status
Undergoing Analysis

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CVE-2026-62879: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix