[ CVE-2022-26923 · Published 10 May 2022 ]
Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Exploited · CISA KEV CVSS 8.8
EPSS 84%Fix available
[ Why it matters ]Priority signals
- Exploited in the wild: on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list since 2022-08-18
- EPSS: 84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (higher than 100% of CVEs)
[ Description ]Official description
Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CISA: An authenticated user could manipulate attributes on computer accounts they own or manage, and acquire a certificate from Active Directory Certificate Services that would allow for privilege escalation to SYSTEM.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
CISA required action (US federal deadline 8 Sep 2022): Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Patch on msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
- Patch on portal.msrc.microsoft.comVendor patch or bulletin · NVD · Reference tagged 'Patch' by NVD
[ References ]References
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26923PatchVendor Advisory
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26923PatchVendor Advisory
- www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalogUS Government Resource