CVE-2022-26809 Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An attacker can execute arbitrary code on affected Windows systems by exploiting a vulnerability in the Remote Procedure Call Runtime.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-26809?
CVE-2022-26809 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 15 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Remote Procedure Call Runtime Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26809?
It affects 10 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Rt 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 and 4 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26809?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2022-26809 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-26809 exists.
Public exploit code: 10 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-q2wc-9mx8-xr8j.