CVE-2022-26923 Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation
Attackers can elevate privileges in Active Directory Domain Services, requiring Microsoft Windows patches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 18 Aug 2022
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-26923?
CVE-2022-26923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507, published on 10 May 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Weakness: CWE-295
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26923?
It affects 14 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1507, Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 1909, Microsoft Windows 10 20h2, Microsoft Windows 10 21h1 and 8 more.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26923?
Apply the vendor's patch. US federal agencies must fix it by 8 Sep 2022.
Is CVE-2022-26923 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2022-26923 in the wild since at least 18 Aug 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 9 proofs of concept on GitHub.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-j9xf-76vv-4wcg.