HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2026-56155

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

0.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Insufficient granularity of access control in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
7/14/2026
Patch Due Date
7/28/2026
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
3.1
Published
7/14/2026
Last Modified
7/15/2026
CERT-FR Advisory
CERTFR-2026-AVI-0869

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-56155?

Insufficient granularity of access control in Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Is CVE-2026-56155 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2026-56155 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 7/28/2026.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-56155?

CVE-2026-56155 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.

Is CVE-2026-56155 affecting your environment?

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