CVE-2026-24304: Azure Cosmos DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Improper access control in Azure Cosmos DB allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Improper access control allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- Who is affected
- Users of Azure Cosmos DB with improper access controls.
- Urgency
- Remediation is critical due to the high severity and potential for remote code execution.
- Action
- Review and correct access controls in Azure Cosmos DB.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-24304
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-243040.61% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 46% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-24304 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
Recent advisories for Azure Cosmos DB
A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.
- high[NEU] [hoch] Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Codeausführungcert-bund · 2026-08-03
- criticalCVE-2026-66803: Improper access control in Azure Cosmos DB allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code ove…nvd · 2026-07-30
- criticalCVE-2026-66803: Azure Cosmos DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilitymsrc · 2026-07-14
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