CVE-2026-62801
Microsoft PowerShell Security Feature Bypass vulnerability
MSRC advisory September 8, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-62801
- Affected products
- Microsoft PowerShell Security Feature Bypass · Microsoft Microsoft PowerShell Security Feature Bypass · Microsoft
What happened
<p>Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.</p>
What it means for your business
Microsoft PowerShell Security Feature Bypass vulnerability (CVE-2026-62801) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. <p>Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ('path traversal') in Windows PowerShell allows an unauthorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.</p> If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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