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CVE-2025-59246VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2025-59246: Microsoft Entra · Missing Authentication

Affects Microsoft EntraSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
7.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 94% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 9 Oct 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

What to do

AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released by Microsoft, organizations should implement the following mitigations: 1) Restrict network access to Microsoft Entra management interfaces using network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure to trusted IP addresses only. 2) Enable and enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) on all accounts to add an additional layer of security, even though this vulnerability bypasses authentication, MFA can help detect anomalous access patterns. 3) Monitor logs and alerts for unusual or unauthorized access attempts to Entra services, leveraging advanced threat detection tools and SIEM solutions. 4) Apply the principle of least privilege to all accounts and roles within Microsoft Entra to minimize the potential impact of compromised credentials. 5) Prepare incident response plans specifically for identity compromise scenarios and conduct tabletop exercises. 6) Stay informed on Microsoft advisories and apply patches immediately once available. 7) Consider temporary use of alternative identity providers or additional identity governance controls if feasible.

Description

Azure Entra ID Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

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