CVE-2026-62908
Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege vulnerability
MSRC advisory August 11, 2026
Alert details
- Source feed
- Microsoft MSRC
- CVE ID
- CVE-2026-62908
- Affected products
- Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege · Microsoft
What happened
Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
What it means for your business
Windows Backup Engine Elevation of Privilege vulnerability (CVE-2026-62908) was added to Microsoft’s security update guidance. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization ('race condition') in Windows Backup Engine allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. If you need help checking exposure, call (864) 335-9223.
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