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Critical Flaw in Windows Admin Center Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation Attacks

Gbhackers •Divya • February 18, 2026

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Critical Vulnerabilities in Windows Admin Center and BeyondTrust Exposed A critical flaw in Windows Admin Center has been identified, allowing attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. Simultaneously, a separate vulnerability in BeyondTrust has been exploited, enabling attackers to gain full control over Active Directory. Both vulnerabilities pose significant risks to organizations relying on these platforms. 2 sources 65

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Critical Flaw in Windows Admin Center Exposes Systems to Privilege Escalation Attacks

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