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10.0

Azure SQL Database Privilege Elevation Over Network

CVE-2026-56162 · published 28 days ago
Summary

An attacker can gain elevated access to your Azure SQL Database over a network if authentication is not properly set up. This is a serious risk because it allows unauthorized access to sensitive data. To protect your database, ensure that authentication is properly configured and follow best practices for securing your Azure SQL Database.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
microsoft azure sql database -
microsoft azure_sql_database All versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_sql_database:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
References
Severity
10.0 Critical
CVSS 3.1: 10.0 (NVD)
Exploitation
EPSS <1%
Type
CWE-287Improper Authentication
Timeline
Published6 Aug 2026
Updated3 Sep 2026
First seen7 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-56162 · NVD
CVE-2026-56162 · MITRE
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