How severe is CVE-2026-20967?

CVE-2026-20967 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-2026-20967 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20967?

CVE-2026-20967 primarily affects Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20967?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-20967 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-20967 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10567.

When was CVE-2026-20967 published?

CVE-2026-20967 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-20967

CVE-2026-20967 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-10567
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
Published: 2026-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20967?: Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-20967?: CVE-2026-20967 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-2026-20967 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-20967?: CVE-2026-20967 primarily affects Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20967?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-20967 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-20967 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-10567.
When was CVE-2026-20967 published?: CVE-2026-20967 was published on 2026-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-20967

Affected products (20)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_1_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_2_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_3_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_4_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_5_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2019:update_rollup_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2022:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2022:update_rollup_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2022:update_rollup_1_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2022:update_rollup_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2022:update_rollup_2_hotfix:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2022:update_rollup_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2025:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:system_center_operations_manager:2025:update_rollup_1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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