CVE-2026-69555
CVE-2026-69555 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Arc 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Microsoft Azure Arc
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect authorization in Azure Arc allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-69555?
- Incorrect authorization in Azure Arc allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- How severe is CVE-2026-69555?
- CVE-2026-69555 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 high, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-69555 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-69555?
- CVE-2026-69555 affects Microsoft Azure Arc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-69555?
- 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-2026-69555 published?
- CVE-2026-69555 was published on 2026-08-20 and last updated on 2026-08-24.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_arc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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