CVE-2026-45648

Name: CVE-2026-45648
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-09T17:17:31.92+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-45648 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 1.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code 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

1.12%

62.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2022	< 10.0.20348.5256
Microsoft	Windows Server 2025	< 10.0.26100.32995

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-45648Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-45648?

Stack-based buffer overflow in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2026-45648?

CVE-2026-45648 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-45648?

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