CVE-2026-62896: microsoft microsoft teams Improper Authentication
CVSS: 9.6v3.1CriticalAnalyzed
Published 06-08-2026Last modified 08-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-62896 is a critical (CVSS 9.6) Improper Authentication vulnerability in microsoft microsoft teams. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 51.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.6/10
010
Critical · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.69%
0%100%
Low · +0.22 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 08-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Improper authentication in Microsoft Teams allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionCritical 9.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:CSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST9.6CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
52%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.22 pp
From 0.47% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.69%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
1 vendor · 2 products