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Azure CVE-2026-24304

CRITICAL
Improper Access Control (CWE-284)
2026-01-23 secure@microsoft.com
9.9
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
9.9 CRITICAL
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today
CVE Published
Jan 23, 2026 - 02:15 nvd
CRITICAL 9.9

DescriptionCVE.org

Improper access control in Azure Resource Manager allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

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Azure Resource Manager has a CVSS 9.9 access control vulnerability allowing authorized users to escalate privileges across Azure subscriptions and resource groups.

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Authenticate with valid Azure credentials
Delivery
Access Resource Manager API endpoints
Exploit
Exploit improper access control logic
Execution
Escalate privileges to higher-scoped resources
Impact
Gain unauthorized control over subscriptions or tenants

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Valid Azure account credentials required. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 9.9 — ARM is the deployment and management layer for all Azure resources. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario An attacker with limited Azure access exploits the ARM access control flaw to deploy resources, modify configurations, or access data in subscriptions they shouldn't have access to, potentially compromising production environments.
Remediation Apply Microsoft patches. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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Within 24 hours: Inventory all Azure Resource Manager deployments and document users with elevated permissions; activate enhanced logging and monitoring for ARM API calls and privilege escalation attempts. …

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