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ad permission misconfiguration
About this tag
The tag ad permission misconfiguration covers discussions about vulnerabilities and security risks in Active Directory, particularly focusing on permission misconfigurations that can lead to privilege escalation or unauthorized access. A key example is the BadSuccessor vulnerability in Windows Server 2025, which exploits delegated Managed Service Accounts (dMSA) due to improper permission settings. This tag is relevant for IT administrators and security professionals managing enterprise identity infrastructure, as it highlights how misconfigured AD permissions can create hidden threats. Topics include Active Directory security, Windows Server updates, and best practices for avoiding permission errors that compromise directory services.
Windows Server 2025, still in preview but already being tested in production-like environments, was supposed to represent Microsoft's next step in enterprise-grade directory services. Yet, a critical vulnerability quietly lurking in its newest Active Directory feature has upended that promise...