CVE-2026-65777: Active Directory Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026
·
Updated

Active Directory Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability

Other sources

Inadequate encryption strength in Windows Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to bypass a security feature over a network.

Microsoft

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Active Directory
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5499, <10.0.20348.5440
10.0.20348.549910.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.5499, <10.0.20348.5440
10.0.20348.549910.0.20348.5440
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.33296, <10.0.26100.33222
10.0.26100.3329610.0.26100.33222
Microsoft Windows 11=26H1
10.0.28000.2704
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7517
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
10.0.26100.916810.0.26000.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=25H2
10.0.26200.916810.0.26100.9106
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
10.0.22631.7517

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.20348.5499Fixed in 10.0.20348.5440Patch KB5120229
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.28000.2704Patch KB5121000
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.33296Fixed in 10.0.26100.33222Patch KB5120228
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.22631.7517Patch KB5120240
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26200.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26000.9106Patch KB5120994
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.26100.9168Fixed in 10.0.26100.9106Patch KB5120994

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·02:00 PM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:06 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:18 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-65777?

CVE-2026-65777 has a medium severity rating of 5.3.

2

How does CVE-2026-65777 affect Microsoft Windows products?

CVE-2026-65777 allows an authorized attacker to bypass security features in Microsoft Active Directory due to inadequate encryption strength.

3

What types of products are vulnerable to CVE-2026-65777?

CVE-2026-65777 affects Microsoft Windows 11, Windows Server 2022, Windows Server 2025, and Microsoft Windows Active Directory.

4

What is the vector of attack for CVE-2026-65777?

CVE-2026-65777 can be exploited over a network by an authorized attacker.

5

What is the recommended action for mitigating CVE-2026-65777?

To mitigate CVE-2026-65777, users should apply security updates provided by Microsoft as soon as they are available.

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