ADCS Hacked: The ESC7 Attack Explained

In this video, we dive into ESC7, an attack vector in Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS) that arises from improper permission settings on the CA. If an attacker gains control over a principal with Manage CA or Manage Certificates rights, they can carry out devastating actions. With Manage CA rights, an attacker can grant themselves the ability to issue and manage certificates. With Manage Certificates rights, they can approve pending certificate requests, bypassing the "Certificate Manager approval" process, allowing for unauthorized certificate issuance and putting your domain at risk. To protect your network, regularly audit who holds Manage CA and Manage Certificates privileges, and remove unnecessary rights. Also, enable audit logs to monitor changes and detect suspicious activity. Stay safe and keep your network secure!
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