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CVE-2026-65668

8.8
High
EPSS 0.52%Patch availableAug 7, 2026

Auth'd user can elevate privileges in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery via improper access control.

common questions

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.

executive summary
technical analysis
affected
Microsoft Purview eDiscoveryMicrosoft Purview (Microsoft 365 Compliance)
impact

Authenticated network attacker can escalate privileges to access/modify eDiscovery cases and exfiltrate sensitive legal/compliance data.

action required

Immediate action required

how to fix
Remediation steps are tailored for users whose stack is affected. Add this technology to your stack to see the fix checklist.
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