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Microsoft Patches Entra ID RCE Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks

Published

22 August 2026

Topic

technology

Sectors

Cybersecurity

Geography

United States

Source

Read at esecurityplanet.com

Verified

Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Microsoft has patched a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Entra ID that was actively exploited by attackers, addressing a significant security risk for organisations using this identity service.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 3 sources have reported it between 21 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Microsoft’s quick patch to Entra ID’s RCE flaw forces you to update immediately or face active exploit risks. Your security tools now must prioritise early detection of identity service vulnerabilities.

Coverage

3 sources · first reported 21 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026

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