CVE-2026-85983: auth0 auth0 ad/ldap connector Code Injection
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 08-09-2026Last modified 10-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-85983 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Code Injection vulnerability in auth0 auth0 ad/ldap connector. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 9.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.20%
0%100%
Low · +0.07 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 10-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.20%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
9%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.07 pp
From 0.14% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.20%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Auth01 product
- auth0 ad/ldap connector≤ 6.5.0
1 vendor · 1 product