CVE-2026-50652: Microsoft Azure Active Directory deserialization denial of service

CVE-2026-50652 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.5 · Published 2026-07-14

A security vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Active Directory could allow an attacker to disrupt the service remotely. Azure Active Directory is a critical identity management service used by organizations to manage user logins and access to applications. An exploit could result in a denial-of-service, preventing legitimate users from accessing corporate resources and interrupting business operations.

Technologies: Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Vendors: Microsoft.

Quick answers

Is CVE-2026-50652 exploited in the wild?
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-50652 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-50652?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.5, published 14 July 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Microsoft Azure Active Directory 2021 versions prior to 5.7.1.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-50652?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
How is CVE-2026-50652 attacked?
It is attacked over the network, in a hosted service.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-50652?
Check whether you run Microsoft Azure Active Directory at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

Technical details

A deserialization vulnerability (CWE-502) exists in Microsoft Azure Active Directory. The flaw stems from the service improperly processing untrusted data, which can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker over the network. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker can trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, impacting the availability of the identity service. The vulnerability is addressed in version 5.7.1 of the affected component.

Affected products

  • Microsoft Azure Active Directory 2021 versions prior to 5.7.1

Timeline

  • 2026-07-14: disclosed
  • 2026-07-14: advisory

References

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