Windows Server 2022
CVE-2025-50171
CRITICAL
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Missing authorization in Remote Desktop Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
AnalysisAI
Missing authorization in Remote Desktop Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. Missing authorization in Remote Desktop Server allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.
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