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CVE-2019-1000 — Microsoft Azure AD Connect Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect build 1.3.20.0, which allows an attacker to execute two PowerShell cmdlets in context of a privileged account, and perform privileged actions. To exploit this, an attacker would need to authenticate to the Azure AD Connect server. These cmdlets can be executed remotely only if remote access is enabled on the Azure AD Connect server. This security update address the issue by disabling these cmdlets.
Overview
5.3
CVSS MEDIUM
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
EPSS Score
0.01805
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.76295 percentile - updated 2026-07-25
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
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