CVE-2025-26685
Microsoft Defender for Identity Authentication Spoofing Vulnerability
Description
Improper authentication in Microsoft Defender for Identity allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network.
INFO
Published Date :
May 13, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 19, 2025, 6:22 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
3.6
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-26685.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26685 | Vendor Advisory |
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-26685 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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TheCyberThrone
CVE-2025-23121 Remote Code Execution in Veeam
📌 OverviewCVE-2025-23121 is a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability identified in Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) software. The flaw affects domain-joined backup servers and allows any a ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
Trinper Backdoor Exploiting Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2025-2783
A critical vulnerability in Google Chrome, tracked as CVE-2025-2783, has been exploited in cyberattacks deploying the Trinper backdoor. The flaw, a sandbox escape vulnerability, enables attackers to e ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CISA Adds Apple and TP-Link Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog
On June 16, 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog by adding two high-risk vulnerabilities — one affecting Apple d ... Read more
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TheCyberThrone
CVE-2025-26685 impacts Microsoft Defender with Identity Spoofing
A new security vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-26685, has been identified in Microsoft Defender for Identity, an Active Directory security solution used to detect identity-based threats. This vu ... Read more
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Daily CyberSecurity
Microsoft Defender for Identity Flaw (CVE-2025-26685) Allows Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation
Researchers at NetSPI detailed a spoofing vulnerability (CVE-2025-26685) in Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI). This flaw, while not weaponizable in isolation, becomes dangerous when paired with ot ... Read more
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Cyber Security News
Microsoft Defender Spoofing Vulnerability Allows Privilege Escalation and AD Access
A critical spoofing vulnerability in Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) allows unauthenticated attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to Active Directory environments. The vu ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-26685 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:defender_for_identity:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type Microsoft Corporation: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26685 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Improper authentication in Microsoft Defender for Identity allows an unauthorized attacker to perform spoofing over an adjacent network. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-287 Added Reference https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26685
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-26685 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-26685
weaknesses.