Description
Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Affected products
microsoft: azure sql database
References1
- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-56162 Vendor Advisory
Metrics
- CVSS 3.1
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10.0
CRITICAL
Score source: CNA
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H - EPSS — exploit probability
- 1% percentile: 60 · as of 12 November 2026
- CWE
- CWE-287
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