ACTIVELY EXPLOITED

CVE-2022-26923: Microsoft Active Directory Domain Services Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Facts
VendorMicrosoft
ProductActive Directory
Actively exploitedYes
Added to CISA KEV18 Aug 2022
CISA federal deadline8 Sep 2022
Weakness (CWE)CWE-295

Required action (CISA's text)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Description (NVD)

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.

SOURCES

Other Microsoft flaws

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