CVE-2026-50516

Published Aug 11, 2026

Last updated 12 days ago

Overview

Description
Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Source
secure@microsoft.com
NVD status
Analyzed
CNA Tags
exclusively-hosted-service
Products
azure_kubernetes_service

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Secondary
Base score
9.4
Impact score
5.5
Exploitability score
3.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Severity
CRITICAL

Weaknesses

secure@microsoft.com
CWE-306

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations

References

Sources include official advisories and independent security research.