CVE-2026-20967
HIGHCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2Description
Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Analysis
Privilege escalation in System Center Operations Manager via improper input validation enables authenticated network-based attackers to gain elevated system permissions. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this weakness to compromise administrative access without user interaction. …
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Remediation
Within 24 hours: Inventory all System Center Operations Manager instances and document authorized users with network access; enable enhanced logging for authentication and privilege changes. Within 7 days: Implement network segmentation to restrict SCOM access to trusted administrative networks only; conduct access review to remove unnecessary user permissions and enforce principle of least privilege. …
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