How severe is CVE-2026-63522?

CVE-2026-63522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-63522 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-63522?

CVE-2026-63522 affects Microsoft Azure Sql Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-63522?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-63522 published?

CVE-2026-63522 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

CVE-2026-63522

CVE-2026-63522 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Sql Database with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Sql Database
Published: 2026-08-11
Last modified: 2026-08-17

Description

Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-63522?: Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
How severe is CVE-2026-63522?: CVE-2026-63522 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-63522 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-63522?: CVE-2026-63522 affects Microsoft Azure Sql Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-63522?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-63522 published?: CVE-2026-63522 was published on 2026-08-11 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63522

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_sql_database:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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