CVE-2026-50516

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Aug 11, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.4 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Remediation

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network. Incorrect authorization in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
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CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_kubernetes_service:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Title Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
First Time appeared Microsoft
Microsoft azure Kubernetes Service
Weaknesses CWE-306
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_kubernetes_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Microsoft
Microsoft azure Kubernetes Service
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
microsoft
Published
Updated
Nov 10, 2026, 10:01 PM
Reserved
Jun 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 11, 2026, 5:18 PM
Modified
Oct 24, 2026, 4:10 PM