IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS8.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2022-26923|Auth: low — authenticated user|Reboot: required|Manual only

KB5013942: Windows Server 2019 / 2022 / 2016 +more Security Update (May 2022)

An authenticated user could manipulate attributes on computer accounts they own or manage, and acquire a certificate from Active Directory Certificate Services that would allow for privilege escalation to SYSTEM.

Published May 10, 2022 · Updated Jun 10, 2026
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Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, with a low-privilege account, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2022-09-08 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295) vulnerability in Microsoft Active Directory. Active Directory Domain Services Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, a low-privilege authenticated account, and no user interaction required.

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running windows 10 1507: v < 10.0.10240.19297; windows 10 1607: v < 10.0.14393.5850; windows 10 1809: v < 10.0.17763.4252; windows 10 1909: v < 10.0.18363.2274; windows 10 20h2: v < 10.0.19042.1706; windows 10 21h1: v < 10.0.19043.1706; windows 10 21h2: v < 10.0.19044.1706; windows 11 21h2: v < 10.0.22000.1817; windows 8.1: -; windows rt 8.1: -; windows server 2012: r2; windows server 2016: v < 10.0.14393.5850; windows server 2019: v < 10.0.17763.4252; windows server 2022: v < 10.0.20348.1668

Affected OS versions

Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2
Fixed inKB5013942, KB5013945, KB5013963, KB5014001, KB5014011, KB5014025, KB5025224, KB5025228, KB5025229, KB5025230, KB5025285, KB5025288 (applies to 32 product versions) — build 10.0.10240.19297, 10.0.14393.5850+
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-08-18 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2022-09-08.

How to patch

Manual download

For air-gapped servers or out-of-band deployment. Microsoft Update Catalog returns every OS-version variant of this update.

↗ Microsoft Update CatalogKB5013942

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Microsoft Security Update

Microsoft has released an official security update that fixes this vulnerability.

Required KB Updates

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    KB5013942 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5013942
    1
    KB5013945 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5013945
    1
    KB5013963 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5013963
    1
    KB5014001 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5014001
    1
    KB5014011 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5014011
    1
    KB5014025 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5014025
    1
    KB5025224 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025224
    1
    KB5025228 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025228
    1
    KB5025229 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025229
    1
    KB5025230 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025230
    1
    KB5025285 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025285
    1
    KB5025288 — https://support.microsoft.com/help/5025288

Supersedes: KB5012591, KB5012599, KB5012653, KB5012670, KB5023697, KB5023698, KB5023702, KB5023705, KB5023765

Affected Products

    1
    Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1909 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1909 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 1909 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 20H2 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 20H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H1 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H1 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H1 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H2 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 Version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems
    1
    Windows 10 for x64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 version 21H2 for ARM64-based Systems
    1
    Windows 11 version 21H2 for x64-based Systems
    1
    (…12 more product versions)

Fixed Build Numbers

    1
    10.0.10240.19297
    1
    10.0.14393.5850
    1
    10.0.17763.4252
    1
    10.0.18363.2274
    1
    10.0.19042.1706
    1
    10.0.19043.1706
    1
    10.0.19044.1706
    1
    10.0.20348.1668
    1
    10.0.22000.1817
    1
    6.3.9600.20365
    1
    (…3 more builds)

Installation Methods

Windows Update (recommended)

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Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
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The security update is offered if your system is in scope
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Restart when prompted — a reboot IS required to complete the install

Microsoft Update Catalog (manual download)

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Open https://catalog.update.microsoft.com
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Search for KB5013942
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Download the package matching your OS architecture and Windows build
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Run the .msu installer with administrator privileges
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Restart when prompted

WSUS / SCCM / Intune

Approve KB5013942 for the affected products in your update management console.

Microsoft Download Center Links

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    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5013942
    1
    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5013945
    1
    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5013963
    1
    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5014001
    1
    https://catalog.update.microsoft.com/v7/site/Search.aspx?q=KB5014011
    1
    (…7 more)

Verification

Confirm the update is installed:

Get-HotFix | Where-Object { $_.HotFixID -in @('KB5013942','KB5013945','KB5013963','KB5014001','KB5014011','KB5014025','KB5025224','KB5025228','KB5025229','KB5025230','KB5025285','KB5025288') }

References

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    Microsoft Security Response Center: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2022-26923
    1
    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5013942
    1
    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5013945
    1
    KB article: https://support.microsoft.com/help/5013963
    1
    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-26923
    1
    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-26923

Discovery Credit

Oliver Lyak (@ly4k_) of Institut For Cyber Risk working with Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

PowerShell automationComing soon

No tested PowerShell script for this entry yet. We’re prioritising automation based on user demand.

References

↗ CVE-2022-26923↗ MSRC Advisory↗ KBKB5013942

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