CVE-2026-50481
CVE-2026-50481 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Active Directory with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-471.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-471
- Affected product: Microsoft Azure Active Directory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-50481?
- Modification of assumed-immutable data (maid) in Azure Active Directory allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2026-50481?
- CVE-2026-50481 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2026-50481 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-50481?
- CVE-2026-50481 affects Microsoft Azure Active Directory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-50481?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-50481 published?
- CVE-2026-50481 was published on 2026-08-07.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_active_directory:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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