How severe is CVE-2026-62825?

CVE-2026-62825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-62825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-62825?

CVE-2026-62825 affects Microsoft Azure Key Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-62825?

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-2026-62825 published?

CVE-2026-62825 was published on 2026-07-24 and last updated on 2026-08-07.

CVE-2026-62825

CVE-2026-62825 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Key Vault with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Key Vault
Published: 2026-07-24
Last modified: 2026-08-07

Description

Improper authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-62825?: Improper authentication in Azure Key Vault allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
How severe is CVE-2026-62825?: CVE-2026-62825 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-62825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-62825?: CVE-2026-62825 affects Microsoft Azure Key Vault. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-62825?: 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-2026-62825 published?: CVE-2026-62825 was published on 2026-07-24 and last updated on 2026-08-07.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-62825

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_key_vault:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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