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CVE-2014-1812

Microsoft Windows Group Policy Preferences Password Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Microsoft WindowsOperating systems
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CVSS
8.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 3 Nov 2021. Known ransomware useCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)65.1%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 99% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline3 May 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 14 May 2014, 10:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  2. 3 Nov 2021Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 1

  • Auxiliary moduleSMB Group Policy Preference Saved Passwords EnumerationMetasploit

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Description

Microsoft Windows Active Directory contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to the way it distributes passwords that are configured using Group Policy preferences. An authenticated attacker who successfully exploits the vulnerability could decrypt the passwords and use them to elevate privileges on the domain.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 3