CVE-2026-62825
CWE-287Published: July 24, 2026· Updated: Jul 24, 2026
Official Description
Improper authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Risk Analysis
This critical flaw involves improper authentication in Azure Key Vault, allowing unauthorized attackers to elevate privileges over the network. The maximum CVSS score of 10.0 highlights the extreme risk of unauthorized administrative control.
There is currently no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Monitor official Microsoft security advisories and apply patches or configuration changes as recommended for Azure services.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-62825 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-62825 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts