ReviewCritical

CVE-2026-62815

Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2

Use after free in Microsoft QUIC allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

CVSS
9.8
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.08.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 9.8

Vulnerability overview

Use after free in Microsoft QUIC allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2
Affected versions
>= 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.7517, >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.9168, >= 10.0.26200.0 < 10.0.26200.9168, >= 10.0.28000.0 < 10.0.28000.2704, >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.5499, >= 10.0.26100.0 < 10.0.26100.33296, < 10.0.26100.9106, < 10.0.26200.9106, < 10.0.20348.5440, < 10.0.26100.33222
Fixed versions
Verify the fixed release separately for each affected product line

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-416
CVE-2026-62815 — Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 23H2, Windows 11 Version 24H2 | SECUFOCUS NOW