CVE-2026-45480Microsoft Azure Active Directory Improper Authentication
NVDCVSS scored by secure@microsoft.com
Vulnerability Summary
Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 10.0 (CRITICAL)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
Affected & Patched Versions
- Microsoft Azure Active Directory
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Plan remediation soon. No exploitation is confirmed yet, but the severity is critical.
- Check whether you run Microsoft Azure Active Directory and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
Timeline
- Jun 19, 2026Published
- Oct 25, 2026Record last modified
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Data last checked: Nov 13, 2026 21:28 UTC