CVE-2026-85983: Improper Control of Generation of Code in Auth0 Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector
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 v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Auth0
Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector
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Technical Analysis
The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector improperly processes a configuration value during service startup, enabling a low-privileged local user to alter the connector's configuration. Upon service restart, the altered configuration can cause execution of arbitrary code with the service account's privileges. This vulnerability affects all versions from 0 through 6.5.0 inclusive and is classified as high severity (CVSS 7.8). No known exploits in the wild or patch information is provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a low-privileged user on the host to achieve code execution with the privileges of the Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector service account, potentially leading to full compromise of the service context. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability as indicated by the CVSS vector (C:H/I:H/A:H).
Mitigation Recommendations
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 only and monitor for unauthorized configuration changes. Avoid restarting the service if unauthorized configuration modifications are suspected.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Okta
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-04T19:04:28.553Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa07239acd9273b4931f78d
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 20:38:17 UTC
Last enriched: 09/16/2026, 01:50:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:20:24 UTC
Views: 75
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