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Vulnerability record · CVE-2026-50516 · published 11 August 2026

CVE-2026-50516: Microsoft azure kubernetes service missing authentication for critical function vulnerability

Microsoft · Azure Kubernetes Service

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

9.4 CVSS 3.1 Critical EPSS 0.83% · top 44.1% CWE-306 · Missing authentication for critical function
9.4CVSS 3.1 base score
0.83%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
1References
12 Aug 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-50516 Vendor Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2026-50516), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.