Microsoft Windows AppX Deployment Extensions Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Microsoft · Windows
Date added (CISA)
2022-05-23
Remediation due
2022-06-13
Known ransomware use
Yes
Remediation priority
P1 — known ransomware use · past CISA due date
Description
A privilege escalation vulnerability exists when the Windows AppX Deployment Extensions improperly performs privilege management, resulting in access to system files.