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CVE-2026-62815 Microsoft CVE debrief

Microsoft QUIC Remote Code Execution Vulnerability allows unauthorized attackers to execute code over a network due to a use-after-free vulnerability. Multiple Windows 11 and Windows Server versions are affected, including Windows 11 versions 23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1, and Windows Server 2022, 2025. Microsoft has released patches for these vulnerabilities.

Vendor
Microsoft
Product
Windows 11 version 23H2
CVSS
CRITICAL 9.8
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-08-11
Original CVE updated
2026-10-08
Advisory published
2026-08-11
Advisory updated
2026-10-08

Who should care

Defenders responsible for Windows 11 and Windows Server systems, especially those exposed to the internet, should assess their exposure and prioritize patching.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-62815 is a critical vulnerability in Microsoft QUIC that allows remote code execution. Defenders should prioritize patching affected systems to prevent potential exploitation.

  • Potential remote code execution by unauthorized attackers
  • Necessity to verify and apply security patches
  • Need to monitor network exposure for affected systems
  • Importance of inventory checks for affected Windows versions

Technical summary

The Microsoft QUIC Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2026-62815) is a use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft QUIC that allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Windows 11 (23H2, 24H2, 25H2, 26H1) and Windows Server (2022, 2025).

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize patching affected Windows 11 and Windows Server systems, especially those exposed to the internet.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Patch affected Windows 11 and Windows Server systems
  • Verify and apply Microsoft's security updates
  • Monitor network exposure for affected systems

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability and affected systems. Microsoft's advisory is available but requires direct reference.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-62815 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-62815

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-62815 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-62815

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

  • Microsoft QUIC Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/main/cves/2026/62xxx/CVE-2026-62815.json

    cve_program_cvelist_v5

  • Source reference

    Unverified legacy reference

    URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62815

    Supplemental source - vendor-advisory, patch

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.