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Local vector with low prior privilege matches CWE-732 resource permission flaw; full C/I/A impact consistent with database privilege escalation yielding data access and engine control.
Primary rating from Vendor (microsoft).
CVSS VectorVendor: microsoft
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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2DescriptionCVE.org
Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Azure SQL Database allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in Azure SQL Database allows a locally authenticated attacker to gain elevated permissions through incorrect permission assignment on a critical resource. The flaw is classified under CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource), meaning a resource - likely a file, registry key, named pipe, or shared object - is accessible with overly permissive settings. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires an existing low-privileged local OS account on the host running Azure SQL Database - the CVSS PR:L metric confirms this. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 3.1 score of 7.8 (High) is well-supported by the vector: local access with low privileges and no user interaction required, resulting in full C/H/I/A impact. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The primary remediation is to apply the vendor-supplied patch from Microsoft via the MSRC advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63522. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours: audit all systems with local access to Azure SQL Database instances and document current authentication configurations and assigned privileges. …
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EUVD-2026-56769
GHSA-m865-8php-8jxv