Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Azure SQL Database Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2026-56162
Improper authentication in Azure SQL Database allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Authentication Bypass
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
10.0
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:6.1
EPSS Probability:0.90%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-287 ↗CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Azure SQL Database | - (affected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Microsoft Corporation · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2026-06-19T13:53:31 |
| Published | 2026-08-06T22:37:44 |
| Patch Date | 2026-08-06 |
| Last Updated | 2026-10-21T20:55:03 |
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