CVE-2026-49179
HighCVSS 8.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk54th percentile - higher than 54% of all known CVEs
Summary
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command (command injection) in Windows Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Risk Assessment
Risk of an unauthorized attacker gaining control over Active Directory, potentially leading to full infrastructure compromise.
Recommendation
Apply available security updates from the vendor and restrict network access to Active Directory services.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Active Directory
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Integer overflow or wraparound in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Windows Active Directory. It allows an authorized attacker to deny service over a network.
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Improper certificate validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- CVE-2026-54119High
Infinite loop vulnerability in Windows Active Directory. An unauthorized attacker can remotely cause a denial of service.
- CVE-2026-33826High
Improper input validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Original NVD description (English source)
Improper neutralization of special elements used in a command ('command injection') in Windows Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS