CVE-2022-26923VulnerabilityPublished 08/18/2022Updated 10/24/2026
CVE-2022-26923: Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Affects Microsoft Active DirectorySource CISA KEV
Severity
HighNo CVSS score published yet
- Exploitation
Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 08/18/2022
- KEV deadline
- 09/08/2022
- EPSS
- 83.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs
What to do
CISA required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Description
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.