ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2019-1388: Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductWindows
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV7 Apr 2023
CISA federal deadline28 Apr 2023
Ransomware useKnown
Weakness (CWE)CWE-269

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

Microsoft Windows Certificate Dialog contains a privilege escalation vulnerability, allowing attackers to run processes in an elevated context.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

Data from NVD, CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS and vendor advisories. Updated 10 Nov 2026.