CVE-2022-26788: PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First published: Tue Apr 12 2022(Updated: )
PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server | =20H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft PowerShell | ||
| Microsoft PowerShell | ||
| Microsoft PowerShell | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =20H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows PowerShell | >=7.0<7.0.10 | |
| Windows PowerShell | >=7.1<7.1.7 | |
| Windows PowerShell | >=7.2<7.2.3 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =20h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h1 | |
| Windows 10 | =21h2 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Windows 10 | =1909 | |
| Windows 11 | ||
| Windows 11 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2-sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =20h2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2022-26788?
CVE-2022-26788 has a severity rating of Important as it allows for elevation of privilege in PowerShell.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26788?
To fix CVE-2022-26788, you need to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2022-26788?
CVE-2022-26788 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server across multiple releases.
Can CVE-2022-26788 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2022-26788 requires local access to the system, so it cannot be exploited remotely without prior access.
Is PowerShell affected by CVE-2022-26788?
Yes, CVE-2022-26788 specifically targets Microsoft PowerShell, allowing elevation of privileges when exploited.
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