AD object with non-default permissions on AdminSDHolder
Attackers can exploit non-default permissions on AdminSDHolder to modify protected objects’ permissions, gaining elevated access and compromising domain security.
Privileged AD user account with associated SPNs
Attackers can exploit Privileged AD user accounts with associated SPNs for lateral movement and credential access due to elevated privileges and Kerberos Service Ticket capabilities.
Microsoft Entra tenant with unsecure configuration of sign-in risk policy
A misconfigured sign-in risk policy in Microsoft Entra Conditional Access exposes users to unauthorized access due to lack of multifactor authentication at Medium or High risk levels.
Service principal promoted to privileged role via OAuth consent attack
Attackers exploit OAuth consent to promote malicious service principals, enabling long-term persistence in Entra ID. Cayosoft Guardian detects and mitigates this threat by monitoring OAuth consent logs and service principal permissions.
Folder on SYSVOL with non-default access permissions
SYSVOL folder with non-standard access permissions exposes sensitive information to unauthorized users.
Microsoft Entra tenant has Exchange Organization without mail-flow rules restricting attachments with executables
Exchange Organization without mail-flow rules restricting attachments with executables exposes organizations to attack via email-borne malware and scripts.
AD domain controller with SMB1 enabled
A domain controller with SMB1 enabled exposes a high-risk vulnerability that attackers can exploit for remote code execution via the SMBv1 protocol, allowing lateral movement and privilege escalation within the domain.
AD forest with anonymous access enabled over Name Service Provider Interface
Anonymous RPC-based binds via Name Service Provider Interface expose AD forest to reconnaissance and initial access.
AD domain controller allowing vulnerable Netlogon secure channel connections
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit a domain controller’s vulnerable Netlogon secure channel connection, changing AD passwords and escalating privileges.
Anonymous access enabled in AD forest
Enabled anonymous access in Active Directory (AD) forest exposes sensitive information via LDAP queries, allowing unauthenticated users to gather user and group details.