Technical Severity
HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Metrics
8.8
/ 10
Minimal Risk
Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Likelihood
EPSS Prediction
79.91
%
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
99.1
th
Documented as more likely to be exploited than 99.1% of known CVEs.
Detection Date
Nov 03, 2021
Remediation Due
May 03, 2022
CISA Catalog Active
Threat Analysis
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.
Remediation Directive
Apply updates per vendor instructions.