Vulnerability identifier: #VU65201

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-30209

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Microsoft IIS
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to application does not properly impose security restrictions in Windows IIS Server, which leads to security restrictions bypass and privilege escalation.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 - 10 S, 11 - 11 21H2, 7 - 7 SP1, 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 8 - 8 RT, 2000, XP, Vista

Windows Server: 2003 - 2022 20H2

Microsoft IIS: 7.5 - 10.0

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-30209

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.