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CVE-2026-50516: Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

unknownCVE-2026-50516
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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vendor: Microsoftproduct: Azure Kubernetes ServicePrivilege escalation
What
Missing authentication for a critical function allows unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges over the network.
Who is affected
Deployments of Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service are affected.
Urgency
Severity unknown; not yet exploited; treat as high priority pending further information.
Action
Monitor for Microsoft security guidance and apply patches when available.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
unknown
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50516

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-50516coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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