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CVE-2026-85982: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in Auth0 Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-85982cvecve-2026-85982
Published: 09/08/2026 (09/08/2026, 20:17:40 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Auth0
Product: Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector

Description

The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector is vulnerable to stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) issues due to improper HTML encoding of data in search results and updater log content displayed in the admin panel. An authenticated user with privileges to modify directory attributes, or a low-privileged local user on the host where the connector is installed, could insert script content. This script content could then execute in an administrator's browser when they view the affected search results or update logs.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.0critical

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Auth0

Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector

Affected versions
>=0 <=6.5.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/16/2026, 01:50:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector suffers from stored XSS due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation. Specifically, data in search results and updater log content is not properly HTML-encoded before display in the admin panel. Authenticated users with certain privileges or local users on the host can insert malicious scripts that execute in administrators' browsers. This vulnerability affects versions from 0 up to and including 6.5.0. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.0, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, privileges required, user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation allows script execution in an administrator's browser, enabling actions such as session hijacking, credential theft, or administrative control compromise. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. It requires an authenticated user with directory attribute modification privileges or a local user on the host to inject malicious content, which then executes when an administrator views affected UI components.

Mitigation Recommendations

No explicit patch or remediation information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to users with directory attribute modification privileges and limit local user access to the host. Administrators should exercise caution when viewing search results and update logs. Monitor vendor channels for official fixes or mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Okta
Date Reserved
2026-09-04T19:03:24.108Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa07239acd9273b4931f78b

Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:17 UTC

Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:50:54 UTC

Last updated: 10/22/2026, 13:15:24 UTC

Views: 75

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