CVE-2026-62906: Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in Microsoft Discovery Studio allows an unauth

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HIGH 7.4WATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2026-62906 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting discovery studio. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in Microsoft Discovery Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.9% (top 40%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-943
Published	2026-09-03
Last modified	2026-10-14

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-14 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-09-03 23:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-14 18:40 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft discovery studio MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy discovery-studio || rpm -q discovery-studio || discovery-studio --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-62906?

discovery studio: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-62906 being exploited?

CVE-2026-62906 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-62906 affect?

CVE-2026-62906 affects discovery studio. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic in Microsoft Discovery Studio allows an unauthorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-62906?

Priority 46/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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