CVE-2026-85983

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Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector Configuration Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: Okta

Description

The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector improperly processes a configuration value during service startup. This allows a low-privileged user on the host system to modify the connector's configuration. When the service restarts, the modified configuration can lead to code execution with the privileges of the service account.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-85983

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
auth0	adldap_connector	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-94	The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.

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Executive Summary

The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector has a flaw where a low-privileged user on the host system can modify its configuration during startup. This modified configuration can lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the service account when the service restarts.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with low privileges could escalate their access to execute code with higher privileges, potentially compromising the system or accessing sensitive data processed by the connector.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health information security), potentially resulting in legal penalties or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Restrict low-privileged users from modifying the Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector configuration files. Ensure the service account has minimal necessary permissions and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes.

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