CVE entry · CVE-2026-56155
CVE-2026-56155: Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services Insufficient Granularity of Access Control Vulnerability
Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services contains an insufficient granularity of access control vulnerability that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- Actively exploited: added to CISA’s KEV catalog on July 14, 2026.
- Use by ransomware: not established so far.
- Remediation deadline for US federal agencies: July 28, 2026.
Description from CISA’s KEV catalog.
What to do
- Check whether your estate includes Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services, including internet-facing devices.
- Apply the vendor’s patch or mitigations (references below). Failing that, isolate the product or stop using it, as CISA requires of US federal agencies.
- An exploited vulnerability has often been used before it was fixed: look for signs of compromise, especially on internet-facing devices.
References
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (msrc.microsoft.com)
- Vendor advisory or reference cited by CISA (learn.microsoft.com)
- NVD entry (NIST)
- CISA KEV catalog
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