CVE-2026-62869
published 2026-08-11CVE-2026-62869: Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Azure Entra ID allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
PriorityP354high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.41%
34.4th percentile
Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Azure Entra ID allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| microsoft | microsoft_entra | — | — |
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VulDB
Microsoft Entra ID improper authentication (EUVD-2026-56779)
vuldb·2026-08-12·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2026-62869 [HIGH] Microsoft Entra ID improper authentication (EUVD-2026-56779)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft Entra ID. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes improper authentication.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-62869. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
GHSA
Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Azure Entra ID allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-08-11
CVE-2026-62869 [HIGH] CWE-345 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Azure Entra ID allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Azure Entra ID allows an authorized attacker to perform spoofing over a network.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
Qualys
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2026 Security Update Review
blogs_qualys·2026-08-11
CVE-2026-72971 Microsoft Patch Tuesday, August 2026 Security Update Review
## Table of Contents
Microsoft Patch Tuesday forAugust2026
Zero-day Vulnerabilities Patched inAugustPatch Tuesday Edition
Critical Severity Vulnerabilities Patched inAugustPatch Tuesday Edition
Other Microsoft Vulnerability Highlights
Microsoft Release Summary
Qualys Monthly Webinar Series
The August 2026 Microsoft Patch Tuesday release delivers security fixes for vulnerabilities affecting a wide range of Microsoft products and services. As attackers continue to exploit unpatched vulnerabilities, timely patching remains critical for reducing exposure and strengthening enterprise security.
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026
This month’s release addresses 421 vulnerabilities, including 62 critical and 357 important-severity vulnerabilities.
In this month’s updates, Microsof
Sans Isc
Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026, (Tue, Aug 11th)
blogs_sans_isc·2026-08-11·CVSS 7.8
CVE-2026-68820 [HIGH] Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026, (Tue, Aug 11th)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2026
Published: 2026-08-11. Last Updated: 2026-08-11 17:54:49 UTC
by Renato Marinho (Version: 1)
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This month we got patches for 418 vulnerabilities. Of these, 62 are critical, 1 is being exploited in the wild, and 2 were publicly disclosed as zero-days. Notable fixes include Windows privilege escalation, container tampering, and critical QUIC and DNS Server remote code execution bugs.
A few vulnerabilities worth mentioning:
Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820)
This Important-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability is listed by Microsoft as exploited in the wild but not publicly disclosed, and it has a CVSS score of 7.0. The flaw is a use-after-free issue in the Windows Ancil
Talos
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
blogs_talos·2026-08-11·CVSS 9.4
CVE-2026-68820 [CRITICAL] Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
## Microsoft Patch Tuesday for August 2026 — Snort rules and prominent vulnerabilities
Microsoft has released its monthly security update for August 2026, which includes 421 vulnerabilities affecting a range of products, including 62 that Microsoft marked as "critical."
Microsoft notes that 1 of the vulnerabilities disclosed this month have been exploited in the wild
CVE-2026-68820 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Windows Ancillary Function Driver for WinSock. A Use After Free vulnerability could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. This vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 7.0.
Out of 62 "critical" vulnerabilities, 40 are remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.
Microsoft considers exploitation of the following vulnerabilities more lik
Crowdstrike
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