Release Date: 2025-10-06
End of support: 2026-04-30
Release Notes
ESC2 Check Updates
- Privileged Mode: Added support to validate enrollment permissions on the Certification Authority.
- Clearer Messaging: Risk identification for ESC2 is now explicit.
- Expanded Guidance: Improved technical explanations and remediation details.
Bug Fixes
- Exit Option: Fixed behavior to return one level up instead of terminating the program.
- SMB2SignatureNotEnabled: Corrected handling of invalid
SMB2_NegotiateResponse
structures. - LAPS Charts: Resolved incorrect data display in pie charts.
- Non-Domain Runs: Fixed issues running PingCastle on non-domain-joined machines.
- Help Output: Added missing
--services
collection option to the help text.
Entra ID Terminology
- Standardized terminology to align with Microsoft Entra ID, replacing legacy Azure AD terms.
DNS Zone Update Improvements
- Added
DistinguishedName
property toHealthcheckDnsZones
. - LDAP collection now includes DNs for
(objectClass=dnsZone)
objects. - Filters CNF and replication artifacts.
AddRawDetail
outputs include DN and partition context for better precision.