CVE-2026-33826 is a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Active Directory caused by improper input validation in RPC handling. An authenticated attacker on an adjacent network can trigger the flaw by sending a specially crafted Remote Procedure Call to an affected RPC host. Successful exploitation requires the attacker to be within the same restricted Active Directory domain as the target system. The vulnerable condition can cause the target server to execute attacker-controlled code with the same permissions as the RPC service, creating a high-risk path for compromise of Active Directory services and domain security.
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A critical remote code execution vulnerability in Windows Active Directory caused by improper input validation in RPC handling, allowing an authenticated attacker in the same restricted Active Directory domain to execute code with RPC service privileges.
A critical Windows Active Directory remote code execution vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker on an adjacent network to execute code via a crafted RPC call.
A critical improper input validation vulnerability in Windows Active Directory that can lead to remote code execution over an adjacent network.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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