Okta platform and SDKs
CVE-2026-85983: Local Privilege Escalation in Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector
The Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector improperly processes a configuration value during service startup.
Published
ExploitedNot in CISA KEV
Ransomware useNot reportedPer CISA
SeverityHIGHCVSS 3.1 7.8
EPSS0.20%Chance of exploitation in 30 days
Public exploitNot tracked
FixSee advisory
Automatic summary from the vendor's CVE record. We haven't written a full analysis of this vulnerability yet.
Affected and fixed versions
| Product / branch | Fixed in |
|---|---|
| Auth0 AD/LDAP Connector 0 to 6.5.0 | Upgrade past 6.5.0; see the advisory |
Always confirm against the vendor advisory, which lists every fixed hotfix.
What it is
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.
Sources
KEV status, EPSS score and vendor data refreshed automatically, last on 12 Oct 2026.