FAQ
What privileges could be gained by an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability? An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.
MSRC compact vulnerability detail
CVE-2026-20967 · System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Signals
System Center Operations Manager
Elevation of Privilege
Exploited: No
Publicly disclosed: No
Exploitability: Exploitation Less Likely
CWE
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Description
Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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System Center Operations Manager Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
FAQ
How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability? An attacker with any valid SCOM login could create a custom dashboard containing a PowerShell widget, allowing them to run commands on the web console server.