CVE-2026-65668
Auth'd user can elevate privileges in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery via improper access control.
Is CVE-2026-65668 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-65668 does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which records only exploitation that has been observed and reported publicly. That is evidence of absence of a report, not evidence the flaw is unattacked. EPSS currently estimates a 0.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How severe is CVE-2026-65668?
CVE-2026-65668 is rated High with a CVSS score of 8.8. Severity describes how bad exploitation would be, not how likely it is: pair it with exploitation evidence before deciding what to patch first.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-65668?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-65668. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-65668 affect?
CVE-2026-65668 affects Microsoft Purview eDiscovery, Microsoft Purview (Microsoft 365 Compliance). Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-65668?
Apply vendor patch immediately when available; audit/restrict eDiscovery roles and monitor access logs.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Authenticated network attacker can escalate privileges to access/modify eDiscovery cases and exfiltrate sensitive legal/compliance data.
Immediate action required