CVE-2026-62818
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2026-62818 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use after free in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use after free in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1607 | < 10.0.14393.9418 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 1809 | < 10.0.17763.9115 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | < 10.0.14393.9418 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | < 10.0.17763.9115 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2022 | < 10.0.20348.5440 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2025 | < 10.0.26100.33222 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62818Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-62818?
Use after free in Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-62818?
CVE-2026-62818 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-62818?
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
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