7.8
CWE
257
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-21726: Windows Credential Manager User Interface Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 10 2023(Updated: )

Windows Credential Manager User Interface Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=22H2
Windows 11=21H2
Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Windows 11
Windows 11
Windows 11
Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=20H2
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=1809
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=22H2
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10=21H2
Windows 10
Windows 10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-21726?

    CVE-2023-21726 has a severity rating of important due to its potential for elevation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-21726?

    To fix CVE-2023-21726, you need to install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows product.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2023-21726?

    CVE-2023-21726 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server editions.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2023-21726?

    CVE-2023-21726 pertains to a user interface elevation of privilege vulnerability in Windows Credential Manager.

  • Can CVE-2023-21726 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2023-21726 does not allow for remote exploitation; it requires local access to the system.

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