CVE-2023-32056

Summary

CVE-2023-32056 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Windows Server Update Service (WSUS). This elevation of privilege issue permits an unauthenticated attacker to escalate their privileges and execute code with higher permissions on impacted systems. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including data theft or unauthorized system modifications. The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation during WSUS communication. Microsoft has released a patch to mitigate this issue, and it is strongly recommended that organizations apply the update as soon as possible to protect against potential attacks.

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