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CVE-2026-56162: Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

criticalCVSS 10CVE-2026-56162
Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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vendor: Microsoftproduct: Azure SQL DatabaseAuthentication bypassPrivilege escalation
What
Improper authentication allows unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges over a network.
Who is affected
All Azure SQL Database deployments are affected.
Urgency
Critical severity (CVSS 10) with no current exploitation reported; urgent remediation needed.
Action
Apply authentication and privilege escalation patches for Azure SQL Database.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
critical — CVSS 10
Published
2026-08-06
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56162

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-56162coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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