CVE-2026-80097 Microsoft Authenticator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
An unauthorized attacker can locally elevate privileges in Microsoft Authenticator for Android due to improper authentication.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-80097?
CVE-2026-80097 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Authenticator for Android, published on 8 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Improper authentication in Microsoft Authenticator allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-80097?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Authenticator.
How do I fix CVE-2026-80097?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-80097 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-80097 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-80097 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft Authenticator for Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wp3h-mh9h-f6cm.