Improper Authentication Vulnerability in Azure SQL Database by Microsoft
CVE-2026-56162

10CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Azure Sql Database
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-56162?

An improper authentication vulnerability in Azure SQL Database enables unauthorized attackers to gain elevated privileges over a network. This flaw can be exploited to compromise the database security, allowing potential unauthorized access to sensitive data. Users are encouraged to review the security guidance from Microsoft to mitigate this issue.

Affected Version(s)

Azure SQL Database -

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
10
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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