CVE-2026-33826
HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2026-33826 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper input validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper input validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9060 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.8644 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5020 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 23h2 | < 10.0.25398.2274 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.32690 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-33826?
Improper input validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
How severe is CVE-2026-33826?
CVE-2026-33826 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-33826?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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