CVE-2026-49179 HIGH

CVE-2026-49179: Windows Active Directory Domain Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Vendor Microsoft
Product Windows 10 Version 1607
Weakness CWE-77
Published August 11, 2026
Last update August 14, 2026
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CVSS base score

8.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 11, 2026 CVE published
August 14, 2026 Record updated

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