Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Azure SQL Database by Microsoft
CVE-2026-63522

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-63522?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in Azure SQL Database due to incorrect permission assignments for critical resources. This flaw allows authorized attackers to escalate their privileges, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data. Organizations using Azure SQL Database should assess their systems and apply the recommended security updates to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Azure SQL Database -

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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