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MicrosoftCVE-2026-50516

Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service: missing authentication

Critical9.4CVE-2026-50516 · Published Aug 11, 2026 · updated Aug 12, 2026

Missing authentication for critical function in Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Microsoft advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
Azure Kubernetes Service
Product
all versionsNo fix yet
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Severity from
the vendor (its own CVE record or advisory)
Weakness
CWE-306

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