CVE-2026-33826: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Improper input validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33826) arises from improper input validation in Windows Active Directory on Windows Server 2012 R2 (version 6.3.9600.0). It enables an attacker with limited privileges and adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.0, reflecting high impact with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code with elevated impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of Active Directory services.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33826 to remediate this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-33826: CWE-20: Improper Input Validation in Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Description
Improper input validation in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.0high
Affected software
Microsoft
Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft
Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2016
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Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2019
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Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2022
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Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
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Windows Server 2025
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Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-33826) arises from improper input validation in Windows Active Directory on Windows Server 2012 R2 (version 6.3.9600.0). It enables an attacker with limited privileges and adjacent network access to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.0, reflecting high impact with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. Microsoft has published an official fix for this vulnerability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authorized attacker on an adjacent network to execute arbitrary code with elevated impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to full system compromise or disruption of Active Directory services.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Administrators should apply the security update provided in the Microsoft advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33826 to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-24T00:52:01.352Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-33826","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 69de7a3b82d89c981fd6cf48
Added to database: 04/14/2026, 17:32:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/15/2026, 14:12:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/14/2026, 22:01:33 UTC
Views: 470
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