VDB-349977 · CVE-2026-20967 · GCVE-0-2026-20967

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2026-20967. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (unknown version). This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Improper input validation in System Center Operations Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

The weakness was disclosed 03/10/2026 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-20967. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/13/2026).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

System Center Operations Manager

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

03/10/2026 VulDB entry created
03/10/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
03/10/2026 +0 days Countermeasure disclosed
03/13/2026 +2 days VulDB entry last update