How severe is CVE-2022-26923?

CVE-2022-26923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26923 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-26923 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-08-18, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26923?

CVE-2022-26923 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26923?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2022-26923 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-26923 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-31469. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-08-18).

When was CVE-2022-26923 published?

CVE-2022-26923 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26923

CVE-2022-26923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1507 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-08-18). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-295.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 83% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-08-18)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-31469
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-08-18)
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Published: 2022-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26923?: Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-26923?: CVE-2022-26923 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26923 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2022-26923 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-08-18, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26923?: CVE-2022-26923 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10 1507. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26923?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2022-26923 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-26923 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-31469. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-08-18).
When was CVE-2022-26923 published?: CVE-2022-26923 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1507:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1809:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_1909:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_20h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_11_21h2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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