CVE-2022-26923
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 83.28%
Last modified
CVE-2022-26923 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 83.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1507 | < 10.0.10240.19297 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.5850 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.4252 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1909 | < 10.0.18363.2274 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 20h2 | < 10.0.19042.1706 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h1 | < 10.0.19043.1706 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 21h2 | < 10.0.19044.1706 |
| Microsoft | Windows 11 21h2 | < 10.0.22000.1817 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.5850 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.4252 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.1668 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26923Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-26923Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-26923US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-26923?
Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-26923?
CVE-2022-26923 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 83.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26923?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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