Windows 10 1607
CVE-2026-25177
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate to Active Directory
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ExploitCraft malicious resource name bypassing restrictions
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ExecutionTrigger privilege escalation mechanism
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ImpactGain elevated privileges in domain
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V5 - File Handling Improper restriction of file name
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| Exploitation Conditions | Requires valid Active Directory user credentials (PR:L). Attacker must be an authorized domain user with ability to create or modify resources via network access to Domain Services. |
| Impact | CVSS 8.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Network. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitable via remote/network. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Privilege escalation in Windows Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) across Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows Server platforms allows authenticated network attackers to gain elevated privileges by exploiting improper validation of resource naming restrictions. An attacker with valid domain credentials can leverage this vulnerability to escalate their access level without user interaction. Currently, no patch is available, leaving all affected Windows versions vulnerable.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. [CVSS 8.8 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. Restrict network access to the affected service where possible.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
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Affects 15 packages in microsoft
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Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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Severity by source
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper restriction of names for files and other resources in Active Directory Domain Services allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2026-25177 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in Active Directory Domain Services that allows authorized network users to gain elevated permissions without administrative action. This poses a direct threat to any organization running AD, as compromised user accounts could escalate to domain administrator levels, potentially leading to data breach, ransomware deployment, or complete infrastructure compromise.
Implement strict Active Directory object naming restrictions through Group Policy; enable advanced AD auditing and monitoring for unusual naming convention changes and privilege escalation attempts; enforce network segmentation to limit lateral movement from compromised user accounts; restrict delegation of administrative privileges; conduct regular AD security audits; disable or restrict unnecessary AD resource creation capabilities where possible; implement privileged access management (PAM) solutions to monitor and control AD administrative actions.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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