CVE-2026-27912: Windows Kerberos Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Noroxi assessment
Priority: Monitor (action score 32/100)
- Public proof-of-concept code exists (GitHub); there is no record of exploitation in the wild.
- Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days: 0.58% (FIRST EPSS).
- Someone on the same network segment can trigger it. A low-privileged account is enough. No user action is required. No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
- Fixed version: Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.26026; Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.26026; Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.23132.
Low priority for now. Upgrade to Windows Server 2012 6.2.9200.26026; Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) 6.2.9200.26026; Windows Server 2012 R2 6.3.9600.23132 or later.
Generated automatically from the record's data: CVSS (NVD and CNA), CISA KEV and SSVC, FIRST EPSS, exploit sources, fixed versions. How we calculate it
Primary sources: NVD · CVE.org · FIRST EPSS
Improper authorization in Windows Kerberos allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over an adjacent network.
- Published
- Apr 14, 2026
- Updated
- Oct 26, 2026
- EPSS
- 0.5% · 48th percentile
- CWE
- CWE-285
Report tools
Action score
32
Low priority for now.
- CVSS
- 32 / 40 · 8.0 / 10
- CISA KEV
- 0 / 30 · Not listed
- EPSS
- 0 / 30 · 0.5%
CISA SSVC decision
- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
Vulnrichment: CISA's decision-tree inputs.
CNA vs NVD score
- NVD
- —
- CNA · microsoft
- 8.0
- NVD has not scored this yet; the score shown is the CNA’s.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
The score given by the assigning authority versus NVD’s independent score. A gap means the severity is contested.
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| Vendor | Product | CPE |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | windows server 2012 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012 |
| microsoft | windows server 2016 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016 |
| microsoft | windows server 2019 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2019 |
| microsoft | windows server 2022 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022 |
| microsoft | windows server 2022 23h2 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2022_23h2 |
| microsoft | windows server 2025 | cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2025 |
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Versions reported by the vendor
Affected version ranges reported by the assigning authority (microsoft). Independent of NVD's CPE analysis and usually ahead of it.
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
- 6.2.9200.0 and later · before 6.2.9200.26026affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation)
- 6.2.9200.0 and later · before 6.2.9200.26026affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
- 6.3.9600.0 and later · before 6.3.9600.23132affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
- 6.3.9600.0 and later · before 6.3.9600.23132affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- 10.0.14393.0 and later · before 10.0.14393.9060affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation)
- 10.0.14393.0 and later · before 10.0.14393.9060affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
- 10.0.17763.0 and later · before 10.0.17763.8644affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
- 10.0.17763.0 and later · before 10.0.17763.8644affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
- 10.0.20348.0 and later · before 10.0.20348.5020affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation)
- 10.0.25398.0 and later · before 10.0.25398.2274affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
- 10.0.26100.0 and later · before 10.0.26100.32690affected
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation)
- 10.0.26100.0 and later · before 10.0.26100.32690affected
Affected versions · NVD (7)
NVD version ranges (for catalog products). Add the product to your stack with a version and matching uses these.
- microsoft windows server 2012all versions
- microsoft windows server 2012r2
- microsoft windows server 2016before 10.0.14393.9060
- microsoft windows server 2019before 10.0.17763.8644
- microsoft windows server 2022before 10.0.20348.5020
- microsoft windows server 2022 23h2before 10.0.25398.2274
- microsoft windows server 2025before 10.0.26100.32690
Same product
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- CVE-2023-24941Windows Network File System Remote Code Execution Vulnerability67This week
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Published before and after this one in the same product
- ← EarlierCVE-2026-26154Apr 14, 2026 · Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) Tampering Vulnerability30Monitor
- ← EarlierCVE-2026-26183Apr 14, 2026 · Remote Access Management service/API (RPC server) Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability31Monitor
- Later →CVE-2026-27913Apr 14, 2026 · Windows BitLocker Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability30Monitor
Remediation
Which version to upgrade to
Fix versions compiled from the vendor, package registries and Microsoft. Verify the vendor's note before upgrading.
| Product / package | Fixed version | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 | 6.2.9200.26026 · KB5082127 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2012 (Server Core installation) | 6.2.9200.26026 · KB5082127 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | 6.3.9600.23132 · KB5082126 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation) | 6.3.9600.23132 · KB5082126 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2016 | 10.0.14393.9060 · KB5082198 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2016 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.14393.9060 · KB5082198 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2019 | 10.0.17763.8644 · KB5082123 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.17763.8644 · KB5082123 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2022 | 10.0.20348.5020 · KB5082142 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.20348.5020 · KB5082142 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation) | 10.0.25398.2274 · KB5082060 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2025 | 10.0.26100.32690 · KB5082063 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
| Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation) | 10.0.26100.32690 · KB5082063 | Microsoft (MSRC) |
Exploit status
Proof of concept available
A public proof of concept or detection signature exists. Exploit knowledge is out there; don't delay patching.
Evidence
- Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub ×3
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| Source | Kind | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proof-of-concept repository on GitHub | 3 repositories | 2026-08-02 → 2026-08-14 |
Research context
For pentesters and researchers: attack profile, score disagreement, timeline, patch commits, credits, variant and chain candidates, bug bounty scope. All derived from existing data; no exploit code.
Timeline
From publication to today: proof of concept, Metasploit module, CISA KEV and fix record. Dates are as reported by the sources.
- Published
- First PoC+109 d
- TodayNov 13, 2026+212 d
Not on record for this CVE: EPSS history · patch commit or PR link · researcher credit · variant or chain candidate · public bounty program.
Technical details
Attack conditions
- Someone on the same network segment can trigger it.
- A low-privileged account is enough.
- No user action is required.
- No special conditions are required; it is repeatable.
If successful
- Confidentiality
- high · data can be read
- Integrity
- high · data or configuration can be modified
- Availability
- high · the service can be disrupted
- Attack vector
- Adjacent
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality impact
- High
- Integrity impact
- High
- Availability impact
- High
Weakness class (CWE)
CWE-285 · Improper AuthorizationCVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
nvd-secondary
Attack context
MITRE CAPEC attack patterns and ATT&CK techniques for this weakness class (CWE). A starting point for detection rules and threat hunting.
Attack patterns (CAPEC)
- Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLsCAPEC-1likelihood: High · High
- Cross Zone ScriptingCAPEC-104likelihood: Medium · High
- Directory IndexingCAPEC-127likelihood: High · Medium
- Subverting Environment Variable ValuesCAPEC-13likelihood: High · Very High
- Using Malicious FilesCAPEC-17likelihood: High · Very High
- Manipulating Opaque Client-based Data TokensCAPEC-39likelihood: High · Medium
- Bypassing ATA Password SecurityCAPEC-402
- Buffer Overflow via Symbolic LinksCAPEC-45likelihood: High · High
ATT&CK techniques
- Data from Local SystemT1005
- Query RegistryT1012
- File and Directory DiscoveryT1083
- Access Token Manipulation:Token Impersonation/TheftT1134.001
- Use Alternate Authentication Material:Web Session CookieT1550.004
- Unsecured Credentials: Credentials in RegistryT1552.002
- Impair Defenses:Impair Command History LoggingT1562.003
- Data Manipulation: Transmitted Data ManipulationT1565.002
- Hijack Execution Flow: Executable Installer File Permissions WeaknessT1574.005
- Hijack Execution Flow:Dynamic Linker HijackingT1574.006
- Hijack Execution Flow:Path Interception by PATH Environment VariableT1574.007
- Hijack Execution Flow: ServicesFile Permissions WeaknessT1574.010
Change log (1)
- Fix✗ → ✓
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References
Vendor advisories and official records. Exploit/PoC links are deliberately left out.