What is CVE-2026-80097?

CVE-2026-80097 is a security advisory published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) with High severity. Microsoft Authenticator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Which CVE IDs does CVE-2026-80097 cover?

CVE-2026-80097 covers the following CVE IDs: CVE-2026-80097. Each CVE has its own detail page on EchelonGraph Pulse with the synthesized EG score.

What is the CVSS v3 score of CVE-2026-80097?

CVE-2026-80097 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.6, published by Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-80097?

CVE-2026-80097 affects 1 product, including: Microsoft Authenticator for Android.

CVE-2026-80097HighCVSS 8.6

Microsoft Authenticator Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vendor

Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC)

Published

September 11, 2026

Last Modified

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🔗 CVE IDs covered (1)

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📋 Description

Improper authentication in Microsoft Authenticator allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

🎯 Affected products1

Microsoft Authenticator for Android

✅ Remediation

KBRelease Notes (Security Update) — fixed build 16.3.0

🔗 References (2)

advisoryhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-80097
patchhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.azure.authenticator&hl=en-US&pli=1