Description
Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Microsoft Entra ID allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
microsoft: entra id
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62916 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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9.8
CRITICAL
Score source: NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 59 · as of 4 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-288
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