Windows
CVE-2026-23660
HIGH
Attack ChainAIDerived
Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain
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AccessAuthenticate as unprivileged local user
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DeliveryAccess Windows Admin Center portal
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ExploitExploit improper access control
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ExecutionElevate privileges to administrative level
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ImpactExecute arbitrary code with elevated permissions
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Exploitation Conditions | Local user account on Windows Admin Center-enabled system with at least standard user privileges. Windows Admin Center must be installed and the attacker must have local logon access to the system. |
| Impact | CVSS 7.8 (HIGH). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None. Exploitation requires authentication. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker (requires authentication) could exploit this vulnerability to compromise the affected system. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
Windows Admin Center in Azure Portal contains an access control flaw that enables local authenticated users to escalate their privileges. An attacker with valid credentials can exploit this vulnerability to gain elevated permissions on the system. No patch is currently available for this issue.
Earlier versions of this analysis (1)
Improper access control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. [CVSS 7.8 HIGH]
RemediationAI
Monitor vendor advisories for a patch.
Affected Packages
Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)
Affects your stack
Affects 1 package in microsoft
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Technical ContextAI · show details
Classified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control). Improper access control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
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Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
Improper access control in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Executive ViewAI
A high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability in Azure Portal Windows Admin Center could allow authorized users to gain elevated system access, potentially compromising administrative functions and sensitive infrastructure. This requires immediate attention as it affects organizations relying on Azure administrative capabilities, with no patch currently available.
Restrict Windows Admin Center network access to hardened jump hosts or bastion servers only; implement network-level access controls (WAF/firewall rules) limiting connections to authorized administrative IP ranges; enforce multi-factor authentication for all WAC sessions; disable Windows Admin Center on non-essential systems; implement privileged access management (PAM) to monitor and control all administrative actions; increase audit logging on affected systems; consider temporarily disabling remote access to Windows Admin Center until patch availability.
Threat Intelligence Overview
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EPSS
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Attack Technique
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