CVE-2026-62906: CWE-943: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Data Query Logic in Microsoft Microsoft Discovery Studio
Description
CVE-2026-62906 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Discovery Studio involving improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic. This flaw allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose sensitive information over a network. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 7.4 and has been officially fixed by Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-943, occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements in the data query logic of Microsoft Discovery Studio. An attacker without privileges can exploit this flaw to disclose information remotely. The vulnerability has been assigned CVSS 3.1 base score 7.4, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. Microsoft has released an official fix for this issue.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose sensitive information over a network, potentially leading to data leakage. The integrity and availability of the system are not impacted according to the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft for this vulnerability. It is recommended to apply the provided patch promptly to remediate the issue.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-8rm9-87mp-hc37
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-62906"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
Threat ID: 6a9ad4fbacd9273b49b67ad1
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 14:26:03 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 22:43:29 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 06:48:18 UTC
Views: 39
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