CVE-2025-26647

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.91%

Last modified

CVE-2025-26647 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper input validation in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
1.91%

77.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008All versionsSp2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008r2Sp1
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012r2
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016< 10.0.14393.7969
MicrosoftWindows Server 2019< 10.0.17763.7136
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022< 10.0.20348.3453
MicrosoftWindows Server 2022 23h2< 10.0.25398.1551
MicrosoftWindows Server 2025< 10.0.26100.3775

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-26647?
Improper input validation in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2025-26647?
CVE-2025-26647 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-26647?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST