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CVE-2019-1322: An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests, aka...

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists when Windows improperly handles authentication requests, aka 'Microsoft Windows Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-1320, CVE-2019-1340.

HighCVSS 7.8Known exploitedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2019-1322 is a Windows elevation-of-privilege issue. An attacker who already has low-level local access could gain higher privileges on affected Windows systems. CISA KEV marks it as known exploited, so legacy affected builds should be treated as urgent patch-verification targets. Exposure is most likely where Windows 10 versions 1803, 1809, or 1903, Windows Server 1803, Windows Server 2019, or Server Core 1903 remain unpatched or unmanaged. Treat this as high priority for legacy Windows environments. It is not a remote initial-access bug, but known exploitation makes it important for ransomware and post-compromise containment risk. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MSRC guidance for CVE-2019-1322 and apply applicable security updates.; Prioritize affected Windows assets because CISA KEV confirms known exploitation.; Retire or upgrade unsupported affected Windows builds where updates are unavailable..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
Yes
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CISA KEV status

Status
Known exploited
Source
CISA / ADP
Date added
Not provided

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2019-1322Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone
Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
MicrosoftWindows10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, 10 Version 1803 for x64-based Systems, 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems, 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based SystemsListed
MicrosoftWindows Serverversion 1803 (Core Installation), 2019, 2019 (Core installation)Listed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for 32-bit SystemsunspecifiedListed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for x64-based SystemsunspecifiedListed
MicrosoftWindows 10 Version 1903 for ARM64-based SystemsunspecifiedListed
MicrosoftWindows Server, version 1903 (Server Core installation)unspecifiedListed
Weakness

CWE details

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