CVE-2026-69836: Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a

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CRITICAL 10.0REMOTEWATCHLISTMITIGATE

CVE-2026-69836 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting entra id. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Why this priority

Critical severity
CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-502
Published	2026-08-20
Last modified	2026-10-18

Publisher (CNA): Microsoft Corporation · Vendor: microsoft

Last updated 2026-10-18 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-20 22:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-18 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

microsoft entra id MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy entra-id || rpm -q entra-id || entra-id --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

GitHub PoC: sentinel-aidefense/CVE-2026-69836-EXP (1 stars)
GitHub PoC: HORKimhab/CVE-2026-69836 (0 stars)

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-69836?

entra id: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-69836 being exploited?

CVE-2026-69836 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-69836 affect?

CVE-2026-69836 affects entra id. Severity is critical (CVSS 10.0). Deserialization of untrusted data in Microsoft Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How urgent is CVE-2026-69836?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; CISA SSVC: automatable with total technical impact; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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References

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