CVE-2025-47179 · Configuration Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? An attacker with access to any user account assigned the built-in CMPivot Administrator security role could exploit this vulnerability by escalating privileges. Specifically, they could assign themselves—or another account—the Full Administrator role (or any other elevated role), or modify existing role permissions. This would allow them to bypass intended security boundaries and gain unrestricted access across the hierarchy.

What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability? An authorized attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain configuration manager administrator privileges.