IRONSMITHINTEL
CRITICALCVSS9.8
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2024-43468|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

Microsoft Configuration Manager < 5.00.9106 — SQLi

Microsoft Configuration Manager contains an SQL injection vulnerability. An unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the target environment which are processed in an unsafe manner enabling the attacker to execute commands on the server and/or underlying database.

Published Oct 8, 2024 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss, arbitrary modification of data, complete denial of service or system unavailability. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2026-03-05 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This is a SQL Injection (CWE-89) vulnerability in Microsoft Configuration Manager. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

●IT Security
●Running configuration manager 2403: -; configuration manager 2409: -; configuration manager 2503: -
Fixed in5.00.9106, 5.00.9122, 5.00.9128
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA added this CVE to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-02-12 based on evidence of active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies required to remediate by 2026-03-05.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Microsoft Security Update

This vulnerability is fixed by Microsoft's official security update.

Affected Products

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    Microsoft Configuration Manager 2303
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    Microsoft Configuration Manager 2309
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    Microsoft Configuration Manager 2403

Installation Methods

Windows Update (recommended)

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Open Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates
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The security update will be offered if applicable to your system
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Restart when prompted

Microsoft Download Links

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    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/mem/configmgr/core/servers/manage/install-in-console-updates

Verification

Confirm the update is installed:

Get-HotFix | Sort-Object InstalledOn -Descending | Select-Object -First 10

References

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    Microsoft Security Response Center: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-43468
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43468
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-43468

Discovery Credit

<a href="https://github.com/kalimer0x00">Mehdi Elyassa</a> with <a href="https://www.synacktiv.com/">Synacktiv</a>

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References

↗ CVE-2024-43468↗ MSRC Advisory↗ NVD