CVSS 10.0 auth bypass in a Microsoft container registry can enable widespread privilege escalation and supply‑chain compromise across organizations.
CVE-2026-69865
Auth bypass in Microsoft Container Registry allows remote privilege escalation.
Is CVE-2026-69865 being exploited?
Not confirmed. CVE-2026-69865 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-69865?
CVE-2026-69865 is rated Critical with a CVSS score of 10.0. 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-2026-69865?
Yes. A fix has been recorded for CVE-2026-69865. The vendor advisory is the authority on the exact fixed version — apply it from there rather than from a summary.
What does CVE-2026-69865 affect?
CVE-2026-69865 affects Microsoft Container Registry. Confirm the exact affected versions against the vendor advisory before deciding you are exposed.
What should I do about CVE-2026-69865?
Apply MS update immediately; rotate registry keys and audit access.
Exploitation status reflects CISA's KEV catalog as we last synced it. Check the catalog directly.
Auth bypass via user-controlled key lets remote attackers escalate privileges, access/modify container images and registry settings, enabling lateral movement and supply-chain compromise.
Immediate action required