Elevation of Privilege in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service
CVE-2026-50516

9.4CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Azure Kubernetes Service
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-50516?

A critical authentication flaw in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service permits unauthorized users to elevate their privileges over the network. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated permissions, potentially compromising the security of the entire cluster. Organizations using Azure Kubernetes Service should take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability by applying the latest security patches and following best practices for access control.

Affected Version(s)

Azure Kubernetes Service -

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.4
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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