Microsoft Windows Media Foundation Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Date Sep 8, 2026
Type Patch Tuesday
Signal High-risk advisory
Vendor / Product Microsoft ยท Microsoft Windows Media Foundation
CVE CVE-2026-62706
High-risk advisory CVE-2026-62706

Summary

Out-of-bounds read in Microsoft Windows Media Foundation allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network. Published in September 2026 Security Updates. MSRC exploitability: Publicly Disclosed:No;Exploited:No;Latest Software Release:Exploitation Less Likely.

Why it matters

Microsoft published this item through its Security Update Guide, making it part of Patch Tuesday triage for affected Windows, cloud, or application estates.

Operator check

Review the Microsoft Security Update Guide entry for CVE-2026-62706. Confirm whether Microsoft Windows Media Foundation is deployed, then apply the current security update or documented mitigation. CVSS score: 8.8.

Sources

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