CVE-2019-1388VulnerabilityPublished 04/07/2023Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2019-1388: Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Affects Microsoft WindowsSource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 04/07/2023
- KEV deadline
- 04/28/2023
- Ransomware
- Used in ransomware campaigns
- EPSS
- 8.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 95% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog contains a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing attackers to run processes in an elevated context.