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CVE-2022-26923

Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

n/a
CVSS
83.0%
EPSS (exploit prob.)
99.6%
EPSS percentile
Yes
Actively exploited
No
Ransomware use
2022-08-18
Added

Summary

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.

Affected software

Vendor: Microsoft  ·  Product: Active Directory

Weakness types (CWE):

CWE-295

What to do

This vulnerability appears in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, meaning it is being exploited in the wild. Prioritize patching affected systems and verify exposure across your estate.

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