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Azure CVE-2026-21228

HIGH
Improper Certificate Validation (CWE-295)
2026-02-10 secure@microsoft.com
8.1
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
8.1 HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:02 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 10, 2026 - 18:16 nvd
HIGH 8.1

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper certificate validation in Azure Local allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

AnalysisAI

Remote code execution in Azure Local stems from improper certificate validation, enabling unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code over the network without user interaction. This HIGH severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.1) affects Azure and Azure Local deployments, with no patch currently available. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Craft malicious certificate
Exploit
Send over network to Azure Local
Execution
Bypass certificate validation
Impact
Execute arbitrary code

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Azure Local must be exposed to network traffic without proper certificate pinning or validation enabled. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 8.1 (HIGH). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A remote attacker without authentication could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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