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VulnerabilitiesJun 18, 2026

FIFA Bug Exposes World Cup Streams to Remote Takeover

FIFA's World Cup streaming platform had critical Entra access control flaws.

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Summary

A critical vulnerability in FIFA's World Cup streaming platform could have allowed attackers to gain remote control over streams. The flaw stemmed from unenforced Microsoft Entra ID access controls, potentially enabling unauthorized content manipulation or even complete takeover of the broadcast. While no exploitation has been reported, the potential for 'Rickrolling' or more severe disruptions highlights significant security gaps.

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Microsoft Entra ID (product)