CVE-2022-26788: PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Apr 12, 2022
·Updated
PowerShell Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Affected Software
60 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server=20H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft PowerShell 7.2
Microsoft PowerShell 7.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft PowerShell>=7.0<7.0.10
Microsoft PowerShell>=7.1<7.1.7
Microsoft PowerShell>=7.2<7.2.3
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1909
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=20h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Apr 12, 2022
CVE Published
08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2022-26788?
To fix CVE-2022-26788, you need to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is PowerShell affected by CVE-2022-26788?
Yes, CVE-2022-26788 specifically targets Microsoft PowerShell, allowing elevation of privileges when exploited.