CVE-2026-85981: Missing Authentication for Critical Function in Auth0 Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector
Description
The administrative panel of the Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector (versions 6.5.0 and earlier) listens on the local loopback interface without requiring authentication. This allows a local, low-privileged user or process on the host system to access the panel's management endpoints without credentials. Through these endpoints, a local user can read configuration details, including plaintext Active Directory service account credentials, and modify connector settings.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.7medium
Affected software
Auth0
Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector
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Technical Analysis
The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector administrative panel in versions <=6.5.0 is accessible via the local loopback interface without authentication. This vulnerability enables local users with low privileges to access management endpoints, read sensitive configuration data such as plaintext Active Directory service account credentials, and alter connector settings. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.7, indicating a medium severity with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts, but requiring local privileged access.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access and low privileges on the host system can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive configuration information, including plaintext credentials for Active Directory service accounts. They can also modify connector settings, potentially impacting authentication services and system integrity. However, remote exploitation is not possible as the panel listens only on the local loopback interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
No vendor advisory or patch information is provided in the input data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users and processes only, and monitor for unauthorized local activity.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Okta
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T19:01:50.724Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa07239acd9273b4931f789
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:50:49 UTC
Last updated: 10/23/2026, 15:10:15 UTC
Views: 77
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