CVE-2026-70229 Windows Active Directory Domain Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
An unauthorized attacker can execute code over the network due to incorrect authorization in Windows Active Directory Domain Services.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-70229?
CVE-2026-70229 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 1607, published on 13 Oct 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Incorrect authorization in Active Directory Domain Services allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-70229?
It affects 14 products.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10 1607, Microsoft Windows 10 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 21h2, Microsoft Windows 10 22h2, Microsoft Windows 11 23h2, Microsoft Windows 11 24h2 and 8 more.
How do I fix CVE-2026-70229?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-70229 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-70229 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-70229 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-4vf9-9x53-84m6.