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CVE-2026-56162

criticalCVSS 10covered by 2 sourcesfirst seen 2026-08-06
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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